GREAT NEWS: Steve McMichael, the legendary bear, is recovering from staph.
Chicago (WLS) — The legendary Chicago Bears player Steve McMichael is getting better after getting a staph infection in a suburban hospital, and his family is hoping he gets back home early this week, according to a statement sent by his wife on Sunday.
The 66-year-old McMichael has been in the hospital since Thursday. He disclosed his ALS diagnosis three years ago. Wife Misty McMichael stated that his family wants to have him home on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, first responders competed in a cook-off for the Fifth Annual Recipe Challenge on Sunday at PB&J in Fulton Market, drawing a full house. Funds are raised at the event for the families of fallen firefighters.
However, this year’s celebration is a little more special because it’s being dedicated to McMichael.
Tony Martin, the battalion chief of the Chicago Fire Department, stated, “We know he’s fighting this tremendous battle.” “We got good news today that he’s responding well to treatment, which is pretty cool.”
A week after being elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, McMichael was hospitalized to intensive care on Thursday due to a urinary tract infection. The family made the announcement on Saturday that he was receiving a blood transfusion and had contracted MRSA, a staph infection that can be challenging to treat due to its resistance to several treatments.
Steve’s condition is improving and he is reacting to the antibiotics, according to a Sunday update from his wife, Misty. Tuesday is when we plan to have him home on IV antibiotics. What a rough guy he is. Because he is a Mongo, his DNA is unique.”
On Sunday, Mongo’s fans went all out for strange food, including putting bacon on cupcakes and mixing PBR beer with tacos.
“We’re all pulling for him, and we’re all hoping he gets out of the hospital very soon,” Betsy Michna said.
“That guy’s got as much heart as most teams by himself, so just to see him battling this, knowing the battler he is, we’re all just wishing him the best,” Martin stated.
Among the celebrities pouring beverages were Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez and others selling raffle tickets.
A family from Michigan even made the trip to offer their support.
Stephen, who went to the event, stated, “We heard about the event, good cause, good food, decided to give it a shot.” “My father passed away as a firefighter, so I know the feeling a family goes through.”
With significant earnings going to McMichael’s struggle and the families of the firefighters, the event came to an end oncemore.
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