Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert Chicago statue effort gets boost from memorabilia auction

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Nov. 6, 2026, 10 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 6, 2026, 10 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/story/gene-siskel-roger-ebert-chicago-statue-effort-gets-boost-memorabilia-auction/20020920/

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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert became two of the most recognizable names in film criticism, taking their work from rival Chicago newspapers to television and becoming a go-to source for moviegoers. Now, a fan is working to honor the late critics with a [ bronze statue in Chicago ][24] . ![This undate...