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...

Illinois State University Residence to Renovate Elevators

Illinois State University’s (ISU) Watterson Towers will be receiving a US$15-million renovation to modernize the elevator cars, control systems and safety features of the 28-story tower’s eight elevators, The Vidette...

KONE to Modernize Illinois City Hall Elevator

The Edwardsville Illinois Administrative and Community Service (ACS) has approved a sole source resolution to authorize KONE to modernize the City Hall elevator and a second such resolution for related...

Another Apartment Tower Planned for Chicago’s West Loop

Chicago developer Fred Latsko plans to build a nearly 40-story, 500-unit apartment tower with “loads of green space” next to the under-construction Guinness brewery — the second in the U.S....

Plans Revealed for New Sterling Bay Project in Chicago

A new apartment complex is being developed by Sterling Bay in Chicago, Chicago YIMBY reports. The Chicago-based real estate developer has again partnered with Lone Star Fund to continue their...

FATALITY IN CHINESE SHOPPING MALL AFTER GLASS RAILING GAVE WAY

Fatality in Chinese Shopping Mall After Glass Railing Gave Way

ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION MAY HAVE STARTED RUBBISH FIRE IN L.A. BUILDING

Elevator Construction May Have Started Rubbish Fire in L.A. Building

Main entrance of the David of Sasun station of the Yerevan Metro; image from Wikimedia Commons

Two Yerevan Metro Stations Getting New Escalators

IBB INVESTIGATES MALFUNCTIONS OF VT IN ISTANBUL

IBB Investigates Malfunctions of VT in Istanbul

Çankaya station of the İzmir Metro; photo by A. Savin for Wikipedia

Overhaul of 278 Pieces of VT Nearly Complete in İzmir