Event Profiles
Below are some examples of business-related disasters or disruptions that have occurred in the Chicago area alone. The diverse
causes of these scenarios illustrate the need to be prepared for any event that could impact the operation of your business, and the integrity
of your company's data resources.
233 South Wacker Drive, Sears Tower
Feb 20, 2006
This Monday morning a power outage affected 20 floors after two cable connectors stopped working properly. A ComEd crew had been called to the
building the day prior to fix a faulty transformer.
35 East Wacker, Leo Burnett Building
Oct 07, 2005
An early morning fire created a scare in this Class A property. The Chicago Fire Department's quick response prevented any business
interuption.
350 Cermak Equinix Facility
Jun 24, 2005
A Chicago power substation fire caused a power outage. A short circuit in the backup generator system failed, causing customer equipment
to fail.
135 South LaSalle Street
Dec 06, 2004
Fire closes LaSalle Bank Building - This dramatic blaze, caused by faulty wiring, left some bank workers without corporate email, phones
or a place to work for up to two weeks.
311 South Wacker - Water Main Break Floods Spaces
Oct 12, 2004
A water main for the fire safety systems failed, affecting floors 18 through 27. Three of the floors required moving people, while major
work replacing drywall was completed.
Illinois Earthquake
Jun 28, 2004
A light earthquake occured at 06:10:51 (UTC) on Monday, June, 28, 2004. The magnitude 4.5 event has been located in ILLINOIS.
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Lookout Below
Jun 10, 2004
LaSalle Streets famous Rookery building had masonry fall and break on the street below.
Chicago Cubs Lose Power
Jun 08, 2004
A power outage from Broadway to California, between Addison and Byron, took the first inning of the Cubs game off the air.
Cook County Building Fire
Oct 17, 2003
This tragic 12th --floor fire resulted in 6 deaths. The cause is still under investigation.
Fire at Quaker Tower Forces Evacuation
Feb 17, 2003
A breakdown in the building's cooling system, caused a morning fire that forced the evacuation of the 35-story tower. More than 100
fire fighters arrived on the scene, and dense smoke created traffic disruptions in the entire area.
Water Main Break at 1 N. Franklin
Jan 16, 2003
A water main break at One North Franklin, forced businesses out for 3 days on all 36 floors while electrical infrastructure and
water systems were repaired.
Fire at 440 S. LaSalle St.
Dec 28, 2002
Fire in an electrical supply room that houses backup batteries for Prudential Securities Inc.'s computer systems caused the evacuation of
several floors in the high-rise housing the Chicago Stock Exchange.
Restaurant Fire at Mercantile Exchange Building
Nov 12, 2002
A restaurant fire prompted an evacuation of the downtown twin skyscrapers housing the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
150-pound Limestone Slabs Fall from Building
Jun 04, 2000
Slabs separated from the facade of the 1 N. LaSalle St. office building. Businesses closed included Citibank.
Fire at 120 S. Riverside forces Evacuation
Oct 17, 1995
Sparks from the underground facility caused a fire that spread to the roof through the building's ventilation system. Building evacuated.
The Chicago Flood
Apr 18, 1992
At least 9 buildings flooded. Power was shut off to all customers in the loop. Because of the severe damage, no one knew how long it
would take to re-open buildings.
The Hinsdale, IL Bell Office Fire
May 08, 1988
40,000 subscribers lose phone service for nearly a week. Cellular service also went out since this CO is where wireless infrastructure connected to the PSTN. The emission of toxic fumes required the evacuation of several blocks around the facility.