The cracks formed after a group of visitors to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower stepped out on the Ledge, but Willis Tower officials said the glass itself did not crack, only the protective coating.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sources say the Blackstone Group is the possible buyer of Chicago's iconic Willis Tower. The private equity firm is said to have a preliminary deal to pay nearly $1.5 billion for the ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EQ Office, Blackstone’s US office portfolio company, announced plans to celebrate Willis Tower’s golden anniversary and iconic status in Chicago’s skyline. Today marks 50 ...

Chicago Police responded to an "active shooter call" in Willis Tower in the city's Loop on Wednesday, but later found the reports to be unfounded, according to authorities. The call came from a ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- With the completion of the Shanghai Tower, Chicago's Willis Tower was pushed out of the top ten for the world's tallest buildings. This is the first time since its completion in 1974 ...

CHICAGO – No, it’s not because the Packers beat the Bears. If you happened to look up at the Willis Tower’s antenna Sunday night, you may have been discouraged to see it lit green after the Bears ...

Here's some background information about Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, located in Chicago. Facts: The Sears Tower was the world's tallest building until 1996, when it was surpassed by the ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Aon To Buy Willis Towers Watson Insurance -- What Does That Mean For Willis Tower Name? If you're from Chicago and you're older than 30, you once knew the tall and iconic building composed of bundled ...