What’s ALS illness? Phil Schwarz to emcee ALS Stroll for Life, which steps off Saturday at Soldier Area

CHICAGO (WLS) — Remedy and a treatment for ALS is being researched and developed in Chicago, thanks, largely, to an occasion taking place this weekend.

The ALS “Stroll for Life” will step off on Saturday morning at Soldier Area. Phil Schwarz is the emcee.

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The free occasion raises cash to vary outcomes for these dwelling with the life-changing illness, which Bears legend Steve McMichael has.

Laura Freveletti, CEO of the Les Turner ALS Basis, joined ABC7 to speak about what ALS is and what life seems to be like after a analysis.

She additionally mentioned what sort of progress is being made in Chicago to discover a treatment.