Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Breaking: High Rise Fire Chicago 12/06/04
12/06/04 | GRRRRR

Posted on 12/06/2004 5:15:28 PM PST by GRRRRR

A high rise in the Chicago Loop at 135 S. LaSalle has at least one floor on fire. Live shots show a raging fire through the windows.

This is the LaSalle Bank Building. Began just after 1830h.

G


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: chicago; fire; highrise; turass
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 201-220221-240241-260 ... 461-477 next last
To: montag813

Easy fellers, this is what FR does best...we supply information about stuff going on that the major media ignore.

There are Freepers across the country that might have friends or relatives who live and work in Chicago.

This IS newsworthy because Chicago STILL doesn't have mandatory retrofitting of older buildings with some form of sprinkler systems.

This has been on LIVE since 1900h on all three CHIcago stations...

G


221 posted on 12/06/2004 6:58:18 PM PST by GRRRRR (Proud to be an American in a RED COUNTY!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 215 | View Replies]

To: celia

Correct, building owned by Dutch Banking firm ABN AMRO


222 posted on 12/06/2004 6:58:47 PM PST by SlowBoat407 (Couldn't you have stopped shooting at us and watched your baby grow instead?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 220 | View Replies]

To: montag813

OK, I give up. What is montag813 and what does it have to do with the newsworthiness of fires?


223 posted on 12/06/2004 6:59:11 PM PST by Piranha
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 215 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

Already shook hands on it, GRRRR.


224 posted on 12/06/2004 6:59:40 PM PST by SlowBoat407 (Couldn't you have stopped shooting at us and watched your baby grow instead?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 221 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

Even Pre-empted Monday Night Football !


225 posted on 12/06/2004 7:00:16 PM PST by Petruchio (<===Looks Sexy in a flightsuit . . . Looks Silly in a french maid outfit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 221 | View Replies]

To: Piranha

Montag was the main character in "Farenheit 451"


226 posted on 12/06/2004 7:00:49 PM PST by SlowBoat407 (Couldn't you have stopped shooting at us and watched your baby grow instead?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 223 | View Replies]

To: plymaniac

More serious injuries being reported. Not specifics as to numbers or types. News is apparently only being told there are more serious injuries. Another official briefing will occur in next 10-15 min.


227 posted on 12/06/2004 7:01:15 PM PST by prairiebreeze (It's my right to publically celebrate Christmas and state my faith in Christ. At least for now.....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 213 | View Replies]

To: SlowBoat407

LOL....Freepers RULE!

Well, it looks like it is starting to settle down so I'm off to bed.

Hugs to ALL!


228 posted on 12/06/2004 7:02:06 PM PST by GRRRRR (Proud to be an American in a RED COUNTY!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 224 | View Replies]

To: prairiebreeze

That is a shame to hear that....prayers for all involved.


229 posted on 12/06/2004 7:02:11 PM PST by Neets
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 227 | View Replies]

To: SlowBoat407

Info on Chief Economist:

Carl Tannenbaum
Group Senior Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Treasury Research, LaSalle Bank/ABN AMRO
Chicago, IL

carl.tannenbaum at abnamro.com

Committees: Finance, Business Statistics Council, Meetings, Surveys


230 posted on 12/06/2004 7:03:30 PM PST by Velveeta
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 222 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

Thanks for breaking this, GRRRR!


231 posted on 12/06/2004 7:03:50 PM PST by SlowBoat407 (Couldn't you have stopped shooting at us and watched your baby grow instead?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 228 | View Replies]

To: Petruchio
To give folks an idea as to where this is, the photo below may look familiar to those who remember "The Untouchables" or other films made in Chicago. This portion of Chicago is akin to Wall St. in New York City. The large building in the center is the Chicago Board of Trade. The LaSalle Bank building is close by.

This photo is looking south on LaSalle St.


232 posted on 12/06/2004 7:04:10 PM PST by mhking (Vote for Ramblings' Journal for best conservative blog @ http://2004weblogawards.com/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 225 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

Thanks for the pictures and the information. Goodnight.


233 posted on 12/06/2004 7:04:28 PM PST by flutters (God Bless The USA)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 228 | View Replies]

To: SlowBoat407
And this is the LaSalle Bank building itself.


234 posted on 12/06/2004 7:04:56 PM PST by mhking (Vote for Ramblings' Journal for best conservative blog @ http://2004weblogawards.com/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 231 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

Thanks for the thread


235 posted on 12/06/2004 7:05:26 PM PST by Velveeta
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 228 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

GRRRReat job, FRiend!


236 posted on 12/06/2004 7:05:55 PM PST by Chi-One ((.....your ad here......))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 228 | View Replies]

To: GRRRRR

WGN-9 reporters are held back 4 blocks. Just moved back again to 5 blocks away.


237 posted on 12/06/2004 7:06:13 PM PST by Petruchio (<===Looks Sexy in a flightsuit . . . Looks Silly in a french maid outfit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 221 | View Replies]

To: Neets

At least 7 injuries taken to Northwestern Med Center. All in stable condition probably smoke inhalation. One of the firefighters was taken there, rushed they said. Detectives are talking to people who were taken to the hospital, getting information.

Still saying there may be others injured.


238 posted on 12/06/2004 7:06:38 PM PST by prairiebreeze (It's my right to publically celebrate Christmas and state my faith in Christ. At least for now.....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 229 | View Replies]

To: Petruchio

WBBM-TV/DT Live Stream: http://wbbm.dayport.com/viewer/content/special.php?Art_ID=5056&Format_ID=2&BitRate_ID=8&Contract_ID=67&Obj_ID=4

WGN-TV & SuperStation WGN should be simulcasting on their national feed right now.


239 posted on 12/06/2004 7:07:39 PM PST by mhking (Vote for Ramblings' Journal for best conservative blog @ http://2004weblogawards.com/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 237 | View Replies]

To: Petruchio

Thanks for mentioning WGN. I had fogotten it's on my cable.Watching now.


240 posted on 12/06/2004 7:08:21 PM PST by GOP_Proud ("Get your hands off him!" (President George W. Bush))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 237 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 201-220221-240241-260 ... 461-477 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson