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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-06 20:35 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 20:35 CST
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# Fan seeks $230,000 for Siskel and Ebert statue in Chicago

A Siskel and Ebert fan is raising $230,000 for a bronze statue honoring the film critics in Chicago, ABC7 Chicago reported.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Gene Siskel](/chicago/wiki/gene-siskel.md), [Roger Ebert](/chicago/wiki/roger-ebert.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/story/gene-siskel-roger-ebert-chicago-statue-effort-gets-boost-memorabilia-auction/20020920/), 2026-11-06 20:35 CST: Siskel and Ebert fan wants to immortalize critics in Chicago

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