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Power Restored To 'Critical Business Functions' At Willis Tower; Signal Restored To CBS 2
The power to "critical business functions," including the CBS 2 broadcast, has been restored at Willis Tower.
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The power to "critical business functions," including the CBS 2 broadcast, has been restored at Willis Tower.
Officials confirmed the building is still without power.
For the third year in a row, Chicago has seen more than 8 inches of rain in May, with a record 8.3 inches so far this month, following two major rainstorms in the past week.
Building owners said flooding on Lower Wacker knocked out the electricity.
The Willis Tower cast a bright light over the city Sunday night in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
If you're from Chicago and you're older than 30, you once knew the tall and iconic building composed of bundled tubes at 233 S. Wacker Dr. as the Sears Tower – and as the tallest building in the world.
The Willis Tower was among many landmarks around the country to light up in Los Angeles Lakers purple and gold Monday night, in honor of the life of Kobe Bryant.
2019 was a busy year in the news in Chicago – from a historic election that brought a new mayor into office to a scandal that forced a police superintendent out. But the Jussie Smollett saga was the big show-stopper here on CBSChicago.com.
There was another sky-high scare at the Willis Tower, when the skydeck cracked under visitors' feet.
Part of Lower Wacker Drive was closed Thursday morning, after a dump truck crash caused a fuel spill outside the Willis Tower.
Huge chunks of ice falling off the Willis Tower and the former Hancock Center led to street closures and damaged at least one car early Thursday morning.
Police have closed streets around Willis Tower and the former Hancock Center, as chunks of ice have been falling Tuesday morning, following a night of sleet and freezing rain in Chicago.
"Dibs" and Sue the T. Rex are some of the sights local artists feature on their Chicago-themed holiday cards.
Police have blocked off Franklin Street between Jackson and Adams, on the east side of Willis Tower, due to falling ice.
The full-scale drill will start at 5 p.m. and is set to last until midnight.
"This is like a big erector set. You see it built from the ground up which is very cool."
United Airlines might be moving out of Willis Tower. The Chicago-based airline is reportedly in discussions with developers about moving to a new headquarters somewhere in the city.
The Sears Tower was the world's tallest building until 1996, when it was surpassed by the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chicago's tallest building will be renovated starting next month.
When the fire department responded, they were told the woman had already been in the elevator for two hours before their arrival.
Wind gusts of up to 55 mph were recorded at O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, and a wind advisory was in effect until 6 p.m.
Willis Tower in Chicago is preparing for a $500 million face-lift under an ambitious plan Mayor Rahm Emanuel supports.
Here's a guide for what you can see in and from the Willis Tower, the second tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
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Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
For three months, they helped him grow and gain independence, all while carrying for hundreds of other animals in Kane County.
On parts of the protest march route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
On parts of the protest march route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
After two days of talks, mediators trying to end the Israel-Hamas war are hopeful a final deal could come soon. Officials plan to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal an agreement to end the fighting in Gaza.
Those living in the South Loop or headed there this weekend will see some added security with several roads closed down in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention starting at 10 p.m. on Friday.
Meteorologist David Yeomans tracks wet weather for the weekend.
A baby owl that was found alone and helpless is now back where he belongs, thanks to a dedicated local rescue. CBS News Chicago followed his journey from rehabilitation to freedom and was there to witness the heartwarming moment he spread his wings.
A lot of congestion is to be expected on the Near West Side as the Democratic National Convention gets under way. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Meantime, the protest group said they would continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
The Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.