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Man Climbs Willis Tower Using Bionic Leg
The metal on Zac Vawter’s bionic leg gleamed as he climbed the 103 floors of Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower, becoming the first person ever to complete the task wearing a mind-controlled prosthetic limb.
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk Climbs Willis Tower Stairs
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk was met with hugs and cheers as he reached the finish line of a popular stair climbing event at the Willis Tower.
Man With Bionic Leg To Climb To Top Of Willis Tower
Hundreds of people will be taking part in a charity climb to the top of the Willis Tower Sunday, but all eyes will be on one man.
John Hancock Stands Up To Sandy’s Winds In Chicago
Strong winds forced officials at the Willis Tower to close its Sky Deck Wednesday, but the observation deck on the 94th floor of the Hancock remained open for business.
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.
United Airlines To Move Corporate Headquarters To Willis Tower
United Airlines headquarters will soon be contained within one iconic Chicago address.
The Onion Sparks Anger With Picture Of Plane Flying Into Willis Tower
Headline: Sears Extremists Fly Plane Into Willis Tower. To the satirical newspaper “The Onion”, that’s comedy–the kind their writers have been doing for decades. However, many people believe any humor about the tragedy of Sept. 11 crosses the line.
Willis Tower’s ‘Ledge’ Celebrates Three Years Of Thrills
The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere is celebrating the third anniversary of its popular “Ledge.”
Willis Tower May Remain Tallest In U.S.
It appears Chicago’s Willis Tower may be holding onto its title of the nation’s tallest building.
One World Trade Center To Supplant Willis Tower As Nation’s Tallest Building
Depending on how you figure, the Willis Tower could be about to lose bragging rights as the nation’s tallest building once the skyscraper at New York’s Ground Zero is completed.
Best Iconic Works Of Art In Chicago
Chicago locals enjoy hosting out-of-town friends and families. They get to show off the artistic side of this exciting city. Here are some of the unforgettable works of art in Chicago that can’t be missed on the next visit.
Low-Flying Plane Near Willis Tower Gives Downtown Workers A Scare
Something that happened over downtown Chicago Thursday morning is confirmation that the fear of another 9/11 is never far from people’s minds.
Mayor Emanuel: Time To Speed Up Trains To O’Hare, Midway
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he’s evaluating plans to shave up to 12 minutes off CTA travel times between downtown and O’Hare Airport and Midway Airports, a goal he views as more attainable than his predecessor’s dream of an express train to O’Hare.
United Workers Meet Mayor To Talk Pluses, Minuses Of Living In City
A few of the 1,300 United Airlines employees relocating to Chicago got the chance Wednesday to tell Mayor Rahm Emanuel what they do and don’t like about their new home.
Willis Tower Skydeck: It’s Really High Up
The Willis Tower is tall! Just… you know… so you know. Why not take a trip up to its Skydeck to get a real grasp of how big this behemoth building is?
Top Chicago Movie Spots
There just ain’t no other place like Chicago. (Don’t judge my grammar now, I’m on a roll here.) We’re radicool (made that word up, sweet, right?), and here are five great movies that recognize that.
9/11 Dealt A Blow To Willis Tower, But Chicago Icon Is Rebounding
A look back at the September 11th attacks includes a look up in Chicago to the Willis Tower. The Chicago icon was among those eventually named as a potential terror target.
‘Superman’ Movie Filming Begins Downtown
Starting Wednesday, downtown Chicago is being transformed into Metropolis, and the Chicago Board of Trade and the Willis Tower reportedly will serve as the offices of the Daily Planet.
Lemont Woman Makes False Bomb Threat At Willis Tower: Police
A 19-year-old southwest suburban Lemont woman who told a Willis Tower security officer her companion “had a bomb’’ was arrested Thursday in the Loop, police said.
Guide To Using The Metra To Go Downtown
Are you from the far flung reaches of Chicago’s suburbs and, like me, afraid to take the Metra? It’s okay, you can admit it, the Metra confuses me too. Don’t worry though! We’ll figure that giant, metal, moving monster out together!
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