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Taking Chicago Public Transportation to the Sears Tower (Willis Tower)How to Use Chicago Public Transportation to get to The Sears Tower from all directions. Take CTA Trains to Quincy for the Sears Tower. The Sears Tower is set to be renamed as the Willis Tower in the Summer of 2009. -
Chicago's Sears Tower Goes Green, Gets a New Name and Opens "The Ledge" on July 2, 2009The "Ledge" opens July 2nd, the first of many other changes in store for the Sears Tower. -
Willis Tower to Be New Name of Sears TowerThis summer, the tallest building in the United States, the iconic Sears Tower, will be renamed Willis Tower. The skyscraper will be so named in honor of its largest tenant, Willis Group Holdings of London.
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Sears Tower Glass Balconies Open TodayThe Sears Tower glass balconies open today to the public for the first time, and it will give a new view of Chicago. The Sears Tower glass balconies aren't the typical balconies that high rise buildings tend to have. -
Sears Tower Changes in Name: What You Talkin' 'Bout Willis?Sears Roebuck & Company historically were the first tenants of the 110-story sky scrapper called the Sears Tower )now known as Willis Tower as of June 16, 2009). Here you will find the story behind the change and how to get it back.
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The Sears Tower, RenamedAfter 36 years, Sears Tower is to be renamed Willis Tower in the summer of 2009.
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Will Illinoisans Call the Sears Tower the Willis Tower?Illinoisans are stubborn and cautious and, we don't like change witness the Cubs, Bears and Cardinals. Our "big brothers" are Chicagoans and not they or we are going to start calling the Sears Tower the "Willis Tower."
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Visiting the Sears Tower SkydeckIf you're looking to see the entire city of Chicago, the Sears Tower Skydeck is your best place to go. This guide will direct you to visitor information. -
Sears Tower Now Willis TowerI live in Peoria, Illinois, about 2.5 hours south of Chicago. Hey, I've got an idea, "Let's go up to Chicago today to see the Cubs and the Willis Tower!" In the words of Gary Coleman: "What you talkin 'bout Willis!?"
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The Glass Balconies on the Skydeck at Sears Tower in Chicago: A Must SeeDescription of the new glass balconies on the Skydeck at Sears Tower in Chicago. -
A Guide to Visiting the Sears Tower SkydeckThe sears tower skydeck lets you see amazing views from there observation deck.
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Landmark Attractions in Chicago: Taste of Chicago, Millennium Park and Sears Tower SkydeckGreat places to visit during your stay in Chicago. These landmarks gives you an idea of how life in Chicago is.
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A Guide to the The Sears Tower SkydeckWhat an awesome adventure. -
Looking Down on Chicago from the Sears TowerIf you think Chicago looks good from the ground, just wait until you see it from up here.
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Ever Wonder Why There's a Sears Tower, but Not a Roebuck Shack?The story of Alvah Roebuck remains one of the most questionable business decisions in American history.
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Go Vertical Chicago 2008 Sears Tower Stair Climb Registration Opens June 10Reserve Your Spot for the World's Longest Indoor Stair Climb Benefitting the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation -
Burj Dubai Tower Opens as World's Tallest Building in January 2010The Burj Dubai Tower in Dubai rises a half-mile high and has broken many building world records, including being the world's tallest building.
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Chicago Sears (Willis) Tower's New Skydeck Worth Visit Despite Lines, CostEveryone loves hanging out in Chicago, but have you tried hanging out over Chicago? If not, hurry on over to the new Sears (Willis) Tower Skydeck. -
Sears Riding Mower Parts and Their AdvantagesPlanning to get your products from a departmental store other than Sears? Forget it. Sears is one of the best international department stores available in America.
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Chicago CityPass and Major Attractions ReviewReview top venues in Chicago and the money saving CityPass. Shedd, Museum of Science and Industry, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Sears Tower Skydeck included.
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Buyer's Guide to Tower FansFeatures to look for when buying a tower fan.
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Top 10 Unusual Chicago AttractionsEveryone's heard of the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile and other Chicago attractions. But, for a truly unusual experience, check out these top ten unusual places to see in Chicago. -
Best Seafood Restaurants in ChicagoChicago has many wonderful seafood restaurants that cater seafood lovers. Chicago is a popular city for visitors with attractions like the Navy Pier, The Shedd Aquarium, and the Sears Tower.
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New Chicago Skyscraper Design: Fordham SpireDesigned by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Fordham Spire would surpass both the box-shouldered Sears Tower in Chicago and the proposed dual-perspective Freedom Tower in New York to become America's tallest building at 2000 feet to the tip. -
The Chicago Spire SkyscraperYou already know that Chicago boasts one of the world's most spectacular skylines, distinguished by architectural wonders such as the Sears Tower and John Hancock Building. But did you know the city is poised to gain an even more distinctive flair in the air? -
The Towering TorenThe Toren Condos in Clinton Hill are designed by the same architect firm responsible for the Sears Tower in Chicago. -
Renaming Iconic Buildings in America: The New Corporate TakeoverHave you noticed how many iconic buildings with well-known namesakes are being replaced with a corporate title? It's also encroaching in local communities where prior building names associated with goodwill are getting their own corporate takeover. -
How Much is One Billion Dollars?For a little more perspective about the number one billion, a tightly packed stack of new $100 dollar bills totaling a billion dollars would be 4,000 feet high or about three Sears Tower buildings stacked one on top of each other.
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Family Vacation Travel Guide to Chicago, IllinoisChicago from the Skydeck Chicago in 2007 when it was still known as the Sears Towers. -
10 Unusual Things to Do in Chicago, IllinoisChicago is known for the Willis Tower and the Magnificent Mile, but there are several things to see and/or do in the Windy City that visitors often overlook. Here are ten ideas to bring out the adventurer in you.
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A Winter Wonderland of Activities in ChicagoChicago, the city that never sleeps, is chock full of endless winter activities.
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Things to Do in Chicago During Your Next VisitChicago is a big city. These are a few tips to help fill your itinerary while you are visiting. -
The World's Tallest BuildingEver wondered how tall a building can be constructed? Would it be like the Tower of Babylon? How far could man go to create Wonders on earth?
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The Richest Hole on Earth: Utah's Kennecott Copper Bingham Canyon MineThe Kennecott Utah Bingham Mine was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1966 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, and also in 1972 by the National Parks Service. The facts will floor you. The story about two brothers who almost had it all, will make you cry. -
A Factfile of the Petronas Towers in KL MalaysiaA breif and interseting factfile of The worlds tallest tower from 1998-2004.
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Chicago's Protein Bar Restaurant Owner Matt Matros Encourages Healthy Eating LifestyleAcross the street from the Willis Tower, the Protein Bar isn't mainstream yet, but those who enjoy healthy eating flock to this new Chicago restaurant. Check out an interview with the owner, Matt Matros. -
John Hughes - a Teenager's Favorite Film DirectorIf you are over the age of 30 and are ever asked to name a few of your favorite "teen" movies, you are likely to mention such films as "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." -
Essay - is God's Existence a Fact?It is human nature to attempt to intellectually analyze, criticize, and otherwise evaluate the information with which we come in contact. However, we often struggle with matters regarding eternity because of our finite nature.
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The Not so Obvious Lake MichiganI thought I knew what was so great about Chicago...until I arrived.
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Top 10 Vacation Hot Spots in the U.S.Planning a vacation in the U.S.? Here is a guide on the top 10 vacation spots for family fun. Whether you already live in the U.S. or are planning to travel abroad, you won't want to pass up visiting these exciting places!
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