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

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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

Happy 50th birthday to the Willis Tower ... aka the Sears Tower! Construction began in 1970. It took more than 2,000 workers and over 3 years to complete. Once finished, at 110 stories high, it held the title of the world's tallest building for 25 years! | Marcus Leshock