Technology helps ALS patient speak
ALS is a terminal disease that robs people of their ability to move and speak. Now, new technology is using AI to give a man his voice back.
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ALS is a terminal disease that robs people of their ability to move and speak. Now, new technology is using AI to give a man his voice back.
May is ALS Awareness Month, and a Chicago couple is tackling the devastating disease head-on.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
A year after his passing, the late Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is being honored for advancing CTE research.
Dr. Chris Nowinski, chief executive officer of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, says research shows a far higher risk for ALS among NFL players, and suggests a link to CTE. Nowinski joins Marissa Perlman.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Thousands of participants will gather at Soldier Field to raise awareness and support Northwestern Medicine's research for a cure.
The 24th annual ALS Walk for Life will step off on Saturday morning with a special message from Pope Leo XIV.
A spokesperson for the family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael confirmed he will move into hospice care in Joliet.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
The Hall-of-Famer has been battling ALS. The fundraiser Monday night is also intended to raise awareness about the disease.
The progressive and eventually fatal neurologic condition, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, robs patients of the ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe. About 30,000 people in the U.S. has ALS.
The swim is set to take place on Sept. 22 and will benefit ALS research and learn-to-swim programs for up to 2,000 local kids.
There will be two courses - a half mile and a two-mile from Wolf Point and the State Street Bridge.
A crowd saluted McMichael at Rizzo's Bar on Clark Street.
Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael was met with a big show of support on Wednesday.
The event raises money for ALS United Chicago to support their mission of care, advocacy, research, and awareness for the ALS community.
The event raises money for ALS United Chicago to support their mission of care, advocacy, research, and awareness for the ALS community.
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael was named one of three "senior" finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. McMichael's family said the star player, who has been fighting ALS, has something to live for.
The family-friendly walk is about a mile and a half and it's wheelchair accessible.
