Illinois
Chicago Plan for Downtown Office-to-Residence Conversions
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot seeks to revitalize a “foot traffic-starved” area of the downtown Loop on and around LaSalle Street by providing tax incentives to developers that convert underused office...
In Memoriam: Jeffrey Henry “Jeff” Steinkamp
Jeffrey Henry "Jeff" Steinkamp of Quincy, Illinois, former head engineer at Hollister-Whitney, passed away on December 17 at age 71. He is remembered as a brilliant engineer, loving family man,...
Save the Date: Chicago Build 2023
The dates for Chicago Build Expo 2023 have been released, and the event, which is held at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, will be held on...
KONE Promotes Gonzalez to SVP New Equipment Americas
KONE announced on December 2 that Steve Gonzalez has been promoted to senior vice president (SVP), New Equipment Business, Americas, joining the KONE Americas leadership team based in Lisle, Illinois....
Colley Elevator’s Macias Elected CEA VP
Chicagoland-based Colley Elevator Co. Account Manager Alex Macias has been elected vice president (VP) for the Chicago Elevator Association's (CEA) upcoming term, Colley announced. Macias has been with Colley for...
Alpacas and Owners Rescued from Illinois Elevator
Two alpacas from Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch in Makanda, Illinois, and their owners —mother and daughter duo Judy and Morgan — got stuck in an elevator in Carbondale, Illinois, after...
Chicago’s David Rubenstein Forum is CTBUH Best Tall Building
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced on November 16 the annual award for Best Tall Building Worldwide: David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago. Winners...
CEA Christmas Party Planned at Chicago Sports Museum
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) announces a change of time and venue for its annual Christmas party, which this year is planned on December 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. at...
Schindler to Talk Sustainability and More at CTBUH Event
At the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 2022 International Conference on November 9-12 in Chicago, Schindler representatives will discuss the future of the vertical-transportation industry, why sustainability and...
Chicago Elevator Association Upcoming Events
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) issued a reminder that its November meeting is planned on November 3 at 6:30 at Angelo’s, 247 North York Road, Elmhurst, Illinois. The guest speaker...
