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id: b585869d45
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-08 06:53 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 18:39 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# More than 2,000 climb Willis Tower for SkyRise Chicago

More than 2,000 participants climbed Willis Tower on Sunday for the 18th annual SkyRise Chicago fundraiser, which benefits Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Willis Tower](/chicago/wiki/willis-tower.md), [Shirley Ryan AbilityLab](/chicago/wiki/shirley-ryan-abilitylab.md)

## Coverage

- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/thousands-of-stair-climbers-expected-at-willis-tower-on-sunday-for-18th-annual-skyrise-chicago-event/), 2026-11-08 06:53 CST: Thousands of stair climbers flock to Willis Tower for 18th annual SkyRise Chicago event
- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/skyrise-chicago-2026-stair-climbers-ascend-steps-willis-tower-skydeck-benefit-shirley-ryan-ability-lab-sunday/20023884/), 2026-11-08 18:04 CST: SkyRise Chicago draws more than 2K climbers to Willis Tower
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/hundreds-climb-steps-of-willis-tower-for-good-cause/), 2026-11-08 18:39 CST: Hundreds climb steps of Willis Tower for good cause

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