Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Willis Tower Lit Yellow For Hope And Positivity
The Willis Tower cast a bright light over the city Sunday night in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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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The Willis Tower has closed its popular Skydeck on Friday as strong wind gusts buffet the Chicago area.
The only thing taller in Chicago than the Willis Tower is the amount of money its new owners are paying for it.
As the weather starts to slowly turn favorably, it is time to forgo the sad sack lunch and get out of the office.
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov takes a look at what you get for all that cash.
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Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
A juror who was chosen to serve earlier this week said she "definitely has concerns now" after friends and family asked her if she was a juror.
During his quick stop in Chicago, Shmyhal also made time for one interview – with CBS 2.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Businesses can currently pay $8.40 an hour and use tips to make up the difference. So, an employee gets at least the state-required $14-an-hour minimum wage.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
Elliot Serrano from Hinsdale Humane Society is in the CBS 2 studios with Buttercup, a cute pup who needs a lovely forever home.
Police are looking for the people they believe are responsible for a string of 15 armed robberies across several North Side neighborhoods.
National Security assistance has been stuck in Congress for weeks. CBS 2's Natalie Brand tells us that it comes at a critical time for U.S. allies.
For the first time ever, Stephen Colbert is taking "The Late Show" on the road. He'll be at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago from Aug. 19-22, during the Democratic National Convention.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran has a check on the forecast.
A Chicago police investigation determined this was an accidental fire.
The house where the fire started ended up collapsing.
Thursday morning will be sunny before showers return by midday.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for a doubleheader split that ended a six-game slide.
Some fans may be surprised to see WNBA players' starting base pay under $80,000, but why is the league structured like this?
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Mike Tauchman added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday.
The teams split the first two games of the series, which both went into extra innings. They'll play the finale on Wednesday.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
Illinois State Police said two passengers were killed when Isaac Espejel crashed into a concrete median barrier on I-57 while speeding and driving under the influence.
A juror who was chosen to serve earlier this week said she "definitely has concerns now" after friends and family asked her if she was a juror.
In the wake of the burglaries, the business owners called on the City of Chicago do more to prevent such crimes.
The shooting at a family gathering at a house on 52nd Street near Damen Avenue this past Saturday night left 9-year-old Arianna Molina dead and 10 others wounded.