John Hancock Center

Willis Tower Skydeck Closed Due To Wind, But Hancock Observatory Open

Strong winds forced officials at the Willis Tower to close its Skydeck for the day on Tuesday, but the observation deck on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center remained open for business.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/30

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the lakefront during the 2012 Chicago Air & Water Show. (Credit: CBS)

Air Show Fans Find Different Perspectives To Watch The Stunts

The Blue Angels closed out Chicago’s 54th annual Air & Water Show this afternoon. For spectators, it was all about the view. CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman found some unique spots where people found a different perspective for the Air & Water Show.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/19

Thousands Climb To The Top For Hustle Up The Hancock

Four thousand climbers took part in the 15th annual Hustle up the Hancock at the John Hancock Center Sunday.

CBS 2–2012/02/27

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.

2012/02/11

Guide To The John Hancock Center

The Hancock, as locals call it, is in the Streeterville area of Chicago, and is still a formidable building at 100-stories and 1127-feet (344 m). Tourists gawking up at its heights sometimes fall prey to pickpockets…

2011/11/26

A small fire broke out on the 75th floor of the John Hancock Center on Sept. 17, 2011. (Credit: CBS)

Fire Breaks Out At Hancock Center

A malfunctioning electrical transformer drew dozens of firefighters and more than 20 pieces of firefighting equipment to the John Hancock Center.

CBS Chicago–2011/09/17

Made In Chicago: Potash Markets

It’s all in the family for a longtime grocery store business on the Near North Side.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/04/18

Big John Lit Up For Japan

The lights that illuminate the crest of the John Hancock Center are bedecked in red and white, in a push to raise awareness of relief efforts for Japan.

CBS Chicago–2011/04/05

Chunks of falling ice from the John Hancock Center forced police to shut down some nearby streets on March 8, 2011. This chunk nearly hit CBS 2's Susanna Song and a CBS 2 photographer. (Credit: CBS)

Falling Ice Closes Streets Near Hancock Center, Willis Tower

Streets around two of Chicago’s tallest buildings remained closed to traffic Tuesday evening, due to concerns about falling ice.

CBS Chicago–2011/03/08

New practice facility for the Blackhawks?

Could the Blackhawks have a new practice facility high in the sky? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy hitting the ice high above the streets of downtown Chicago. The Associated Press is […]

2010/09/09

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