CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Several downtown streets were closed Tuesday morning because of ice falling from buildings in the Loop, including the Willis Tower and the John Hancock building
The falling ice was reported about 9 a.m., according to Chicago police.
Cop wearing hard hat as he directs traffic around Water Tower because of #fallingice. @WBBMNewsradio pic.twitter.com/k8pCs2q202
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February 12, 2019 Franklin Street was closed between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard near the Willis Tower, while Michigan Avenue was closed between Chestnut Street and Delaware Place near the Hancock Building, police said.
No injuries have been reported.
Although streets were not closed near the Aon Center and Prudential Plaza, crews were warning pedestrians to be on the look out for falling ice.
Walking to work? City crews and police are warning walkers to be cautious of falling ice in the Loop. pic.twitter.com/TxqFuUAreQ
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February 12, 2019 (Source: Sun-Times Media Wire & Chicago Sun-Times 2019. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
