Elevator
Four Hurt When Loop Elevator Falls Five Floors
The elevator apparently malfunctioned and fell from the 15th to the 10th floor, where it then became stuck, according to Fire Media Affairs. The people were out of the elevator about 3:20 p.m.
At Least 18 Trapped In John Hancock Center Elevator
Authorities freed at least 18 people trapped in a John Hancock Center parking garage elevator early Saturday evening.
Person Stuck In Elevator For 3 Hours At Downtown Building
A person was finally free Monday morning, after getting stuck in an elevator twice, and for more than three hours, in a downtown building.
Man Falls 3 Stories To His Death In Loop Garage
A 63-year-old man on his way to the Chicago Theater died Saturday night after he apparently fell off an employee “man lift’’ at a downtown parking garage and plummeted three stories to his death, police said.
Inspector: Boy Shouldn’t Have Accessed Elevator Switch
New information is out about a recent incident in which a 2-year-old boy fell down an elevator shaft in a Joliet hotel, resulting in serious injuries.
Robbers Ride Elevators To Burglarize Apartments
Three men allegedly rode elevators in an apartment building, then followed and robbed residents at gunpoint.
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