Illinois
23-Year-Old Man Dies in Illinois Elevator Incident
The Joliet, Illinois, Police Department announced that a 23-year-old worker died on April 9 after falling down an elevator shaft at an old industrial building on the city's east side,...
CEA Meeting Planned for June
A meeting of the Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) will be held at Ki’s Steak & Seafood in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Thursday, June 1. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., and...
“Castle” Lift Marks 125 Years of Continuous Operation
photos courtesy of Chuck Wright A historic elevator in Lexington, Illinois, recently marked its 125th year in operation. The hand-pulled lift is original to the 1898-built David Hyatt Van Dolah...
Approval for County Elevator Modernization Project Postponed
The Adams County Board postponed approving the resolution for new elevators in the Adams County courthouse in Quincy, Illinois, WGEM News reports. The Elevator Modernization Phase II is covered by $13.3 million...
CEA Announces Annual Golf Outing
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) has announced Friday, August 6 as the date of their annual golf outing at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Tickets include 18 holes of...
Urban Elevator Expands Florida Footprint with Acquisition
Urban Elevator, a privately owned, union, independent elevator service contracting firm headquartered in Cicero, Illinois, announced on May 18 the acquisition of Aventura Elevator, based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Maven...
