Lung Transplant Patient Welcomed Home With Car Parade In Zion

CHICAGO (CBS) -- It was a happy homecoming for a Lake County man after a tough battle with COVID-19.

Neighbors Saturday held a car parade in Zion to honor Matt LaPrade.

The 48-year-old Winthrop Harbor resident tested positive for COVID back in August and ended up in the hospital.

He spent 153 days there and even had a lung transplant nearly a month ago.

His girlfriend said his fight has inspired others to get vaccinated.

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