| Source | Chicago Reporter |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 14, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 14, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagoreporter.com/gasping-for-air/ |
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_This story was co-published with the Chicago Reader._
Gary Sams could hardly breathe. He had begun experiencing early symptoms of
rapidly progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal
neurological disease, in April 2024. By June 2025, ALS had robbed him of his
ability to...