Afternoon Briefing: Bears legend Steve McMichael in intensive care

Good afternoon, Chicago.

Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael is in intensive care after being hospitalized in the southwest suburbs last night, according to his publicist. McMichael, 65, was admitted due to sepsis and was unconscious upon arrival. He was administered antibiotics intravenously and, as of Friday morning, was awake with improving vital signs. He is also battling pneumonia.

McMichael was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in January 2021 and has lost the ability to move or talk.

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