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Published by BOMA/Chicago on July 8, 2026 For years, BOMA/Chicago members have voiced the same frustration: the City’s Debt Check process is unpredictable, error-prone, and costly – delaying permits, slowing tenant improvements,…
Historical Building The Chicago Board of Trade Building Managed by: R2 Companies Owned by: Apollo Global Management The Chicago Board of Trade Building, an iconic historic landmark, has undergone a remarkable transformation…
Here’s How One Lucky Illinoisan Will Control the Chicago Skyline in 2027 The Skyline Lighting Raffle will award one Illinois resident a never-before-offered opportunity to illuminate downtown Chicago for a personal cause,…
In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Awards are the highest recognition honoring excellence in building management and operations, awarded in specific categories of building type or size. All regional winners initially won at the local level after…
Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 Peoples Gas has filed a general rate case seeking a $202.3 million increase, with new rates likely to take effect in early 2027. The proposal…
Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 ComEd has submitted its next Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plan to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), outlining proposed investments and system needs for 2028-2031. The filing…
Published by BOMA/Chicago on: March 16, 2026 BOMA/Chicago’s push for greater transparency in property assessments took an important step forward this spring with the advancement of House Bill 1818, sponsored by State…
The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of…
The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Affiliate Member of…
BOMA/Chicago building members with Nonstandard Facilities Charges (“Rider NS”) should request their Rider NS Annual Report from their ComEd representative as soon as possible before March 1, 2026. This new reporting…
The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and DEI leader. The winners will be announced on…
The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of…
BOMA/Chicago applauds the Chicago City Council for passing a balanced budget that eliminates the head tax and that funds pensions to protect Chicago’s credit rating. For the second year in a row,…
BOMA/Chicago submitted a legislative incentive proposal to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) through the Future of Gas Workshop process. The proposal outlines a new incentive to help large buildings reduce energy use…
BOMA/Chicago has formally submitted public comments and recommendations to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) as part of the agency’s upcoming Property Tax System Study, required under Public Act 103 1002 and…