'Don't Leave Me': Last Words To Wife Before COVID Death | PatchPM

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Love Story Over 56 Years In The Making Ends In Coronavirus Death

Aldo and Joanne Murer were married for 56 years before Aldo died from COVID. His last words to Joanne: "Don't leave me."

Despite Cancer Diagnosis, Theo The Dog Is Living His Best Life

Found abandoned at a Walmart, 12-year-old Theo is making the most of the time he has left.

2019 Joliet Officer Of The Year Kevin Clendening Dies

Married just 2 years ago, the 28-year-old died after a serious illness.

Mayor Lightfoot Offers Thinly Veiled Support For Madigan's Ouster

Chicago's mayor says corruption probe surrounding House Speaker Madigan insiders threatens trust in government, democracy.

Judge Denies Motion To Drop 2 Charges Against Rittenhouse

A judge also ruled Thursday there was sufficient evidence to continue with the case against 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse.

Transition After 70: Why This Transgender Woman Made The Change

After seven decades of living in a man's body, a Chicagoan has physically become the woman she always knew she was.

38 Coronavirus Cases Inside Will County's Jail

One inmate housed at the jail since February is believed to be the spreader, the sheriff's office said.

'Before I Go': Son Shares Last Words Of Mom Lost To Coronavirus

Retired teacher Jan Brent, 72, of River Forest died at home from complications of COVID-19 just two days before Thanksgiving.

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• Another Deadly Day In IL: 192 Deaths, Second Highest Of Pandemic
• Stan's Donuts Opens New Location
• Hero Risks Her Life To Save Others
• 6-Term Mayor Dies
• Groundbreaking Evanston Reparations Program Takes Shape
• Amazon-Friendly Industrial Development To Replace Foundry
• ISP Investigating Shooting On Dan Ryan Expressway; 2 People Arrested
• Northwestern Doctor Describes Working Up To 36 Hours Treating COVID-19
• Bar Brawl In Batavia Prompts Cease-And-Desist Notice: Report
• Timmothy Pitzen Disappearance To Feature On 'Real Life Nightmare'
• Holiday Parade Goes Ahead Despite Pandemic
• Ransom Scam Hits Restaurant Worker
• No Motorcycle Parade, But Toys For Tots Still Needed

Across America

• 3 Ex-Presidents Say They Would Take Coronavirus Vaccine On Camera
• Trump's 46-Minute Diatribe On Election Fraud Quickly Disputed

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