ALS Walk for Life steps off Saturday at Soldier Field

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Treatment and a cure for ALS is being researched and developed in Chicago, thanks, in large part, to an event happening this weekend.

The ALS "Walk for Life" will step off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Soldier Field. Phil Schwarz is the emcee.
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The free event raises money to change outcomes for those living with the life-changing disease, which Bears legend Steve McMichael has.
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Laura Freveletti, CEO of the Les Turner ALS Foundation, joined ABC7 to talk about what ALS is and what life looks like after a diagnosis.



She also discussed what kind of progress is being made in Chicago to find a cure.