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16 Vernon Hills Residents 'Hustle Up the Hancock'

Vernon Hills residents scale one of world's tallest buildings for a cause.

Of the nearly 4,000 people from around the country to climb Chicago’s John Hancock Center on Feb. 24 to raise money and awareness to fight lung disease, 16 individuals were from Vernon Hills, according to sponsor Respiratory Health Association.

Congratulations to the 14 residents who completed the full, 94-floor climb:

Abby Agnew, Rebekah Agnew, Amy Aronson, Cindy Coco, Kip Coco, Jessica Feld, Martin Feld, Greta Kerns, Andrew Koller, Patrick Groody, Kyle Lettow, Scott Lettow, Diana Quinlan and Abigael Zapata.

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Congratulations also to Ann Binkley and Barb Spigner, who completed the half, 52-floor climb.

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