Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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After a devastating crash left him with a fractured skull, broken neck vertebrae and fears he could be paralyzed, Des Plaines cyclist Eli Walsh was determined to ride again.

Months later, he’s back on two wheels — with a new appreciation for life and a powerful story of recovery.

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