Illinois
In Memoriam: Thomas M. “Tom” Braaten
Thomas M. "Tom" Braaten, who enjoyed a 41-year elevator industry career, passed away on June 20 at age 84 at his home in Moline, Illinois. Braaten began his career at...
Two Elevators Among Accessibility Upgrades at Chicago Transit Station
Two elevators serving both platforms of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)’s California Blue Line station at Logan Square are part of a plan for US$36 million in accessibility upgrades that...
Registration Open for CTBUH Conference Featuring World’s Second-Tallest Building
Early bird registration is now open for the Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) signature annual conference, Tall Excellence: Seeking the Ideal in Vertical Urbanism, on Nov. 9-12...
CEA Golf Outing Planned in August, Sponsorships Available
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) plans to hold its annual golf outing on August 5 at the Klein Creek Golf Club in Winfield, Illinois, with a shotgun start at 1...
Industry Veteran Milefchik Named COO at Two Companies
Industry veteran Rick Milefchik has been named chief operating officer (COO) for both Access Elevator & Electric Supply in Emeryville, California, and Quality Elevator Products, Inc., in Niles, Illinois, Milefchik...
ECS Welcomes Alcott as Senior Business Consultant
ECS Corporation, headquartered in Broadview, Illinois, welcomed Michael Alcott as senior business consultant to ECS Chairman and CEO Ray Allen and Vice President Julie Allen in May. Alcott has nearly...
Photographer Showcases Third-Tallest Building in Chicago
A professional photographer has released photos of Chicago’s third-tallest structure, ArchDaily reports. St. Regis Chicago, formerly Wanda Vista Tower, is a multiple-story project capped by a 101-story supertall skyscraper. Despite...
CTBUH Announces Renovation, Interior Design Award Winners
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced Award of Excellence winners in the renovation and interior design categories on May 3, following announcements of winners in various...
Cibes Lift Group Acquires Bella Elevator
Cibes Lift Group, headquartered in Gävle, Sweden, will strengthen its U.S. presence with the planned acquisition of Bella Elevator, LLC, manufacturer of Symmetry Elevating Solutions. The deal is set to...
Chicago Vacancy Sets Record With New Development
The Real Deal reports that demand for Chicago offices is building in the post-pandemic situation, but notes that new supply is growing faster and buildings are staying empty. Sources said...
