Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight:

100-Year-Old Woman Credits Family For Longevity

“If every mother in this country had a daughter like mine, there’d be so many old people we would overrun the country,” Cohen said.

Couple Creates Polar Bear Family With Snow

Jim and Debbie Nolan said they like creating works of art for the community to “make some people smile” during the pandemic.

Northwestern Neuroscientist Found Dead After Racism Allegations

A Northwestern University postdoctoral fellow took his own life after being linked to anonymous anti-Semitic and racist social media posts.

Phallic Snow Sculpture Recreated In Downers Grove

The notorious snow sculpture returned after the weekend’s snowstorm.

IL Lawmakers Cut Line For COVID Vaccine, Gov Will Wait His Turn

While most government workers will have to wait until Phase 1c or Phase 2 for their shots, the governor bumped state lawmakers to Phase 1b.

Rittenhouse Violated Bond, Should Be Arrested: Prosecutors

Prosecutors want a higher bond for the Illinois teen charged with homicide in the deaths of two Kenosha protesters.

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