Couples marry, renew vows at Willis Tower Skydeck
In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
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In an annual February tradition, some couples had the honor of exchanging or renewing vows on Sunday morning at the top of the Chicago skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
The tower's twin antennas will turn pink or blue to help with one lucky couple's announcement.
The deadline to enter is Monday by midnight. The winner of the contest will be announced on Tuesday.
More than 2,000 people climbed more than 1,300 feet to the highest point in Chicago on Sunday, all for a good cause.
He watched people walk over the Skydeck's glass floor, but ultimately refused when it was his turn.
The couples were the winners of the "Love on the Ledge" contest.
The couples were the winners of the "Love on the Ledge" contest at Skydeck Chicago.
Skydeck Chicago is letting four couples tie the knot, or renew their vows, on The Ledge with its glass floors.
For it eighth annual “Love on the Ledge” contest, Skydeck Chicago is letting four couples tie the knot, or renew their vows, at the top of the Willis Tower.
It was designed as a gift to the city of Chicago; an observation deck on the top of what was then the world's tallest building and still called Sears Tower.
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Since 1974, thousands of tourists have scaled to the top of the Willis Tower to step over the ledge and learn more about Chicago’s history.
In honor of their anniversary, Skydeck is giving out 50 golden tickets with clues on their Instagram account. The ticket gives four guests free access to the great views from the Willis Tower.
The couples won the opportunity for the special ceremonies by submitting their love stories.
The free event runs today from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside the tower's newly renovated Catalog dining and shopping space.
To help celebrate, you're invited to a big birthday bash featuring food, music, and special Chicago guests.
Around 11 a.m., they plan to surround Willis Tower -- home of United's headquarters - until 1 p.m. for an informational picket.
Big chunks of ice fell from the building to the sidewalks below earlier this morning on Franklin near Adams.
Big chunks of ice fell from the building to the sidewalks below earlier this morning on Franklin near Adams.
Chunks of ice fell from Willis Tower on Friday, following Thursday's winter storm, which brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Sidewalks around Willis Tower in downtown Chicago have been blocked off, due to ice falling from the iconic skyscraper.
The hourly workers at the Willis Tower store join a growing trend of Starbucks baristas around the country who are trying to unionize.
In a statement to CBS 2, Starbucks said, "We are better together as partners, without a union between us."
"We had a vision when we began to reimagine Willis Tower as more than just an office building, as a place that connected people."
