CHICAGO – An Advocate Trinity Hospital patient celebrated her 105th birthday on Wednesday.

What we know:

Ida Allen, a lifelong South Side resident, celebrated her 105th birthday by eating her favorite meal – a burger, French fries, and ice cream. She was most excited to celebrate with her family, including her great-great-grandchildren, when she gets discharged soon.

Allen enjoys listening to Ella Fitzgerald and traveling, especially to the Pacific Ocean. 

Allen said her secret to living to 105 is to “just live.”