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Teams Pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics

Original: Teams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport

Teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to compete in a plane-pull event, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. Such events test collective strength, with groups racing to pull the aircraft a set distance, and proceeds typically support athletes with intellectual disabilities in the state.

Why now: The unusual spectacle of teams pulling a passenger jet draws attention while supporting a charitable cause.

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• Teams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport · ABC7 Chicago
• Teams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport · ABC7 Chicago

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