The Sears Tower, now Willis Tower, is a 110-story Chicago skyscraper standing 1,450 ft tall. Once the world’s tallest, it’s famous for its Skydeck and glass ledge views over the city. #documentary #documentaryfilm #storytelling #jayveescars | Denis Karori

On this day in 1973, the Willis Tower – or the Sears Tower as it was known then – was completed, to become the tallest building in the world at that time. How does a tower so tall withstand the elements? Aerial America: Illinois has the answer: http://bitly.com/1PBBTlk | Aerial America

Willis Tower – When the lights went out. On January 11, 2020, Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower—once the tallest building in the world—was plunged into darkness. A mechanical failure caused a sudden power outage, disrupting elevators, lights, and observation decks for nearly an hour. Visitors were temporarily stuck, with some trapped inside elevators high above the city. Backup generators restored power swiftly, and no injuries were reported. But the incident raised larger questions about the resili