Posts by Karen Grover
BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Member Hub
BOMA/Chicago Launches New Member Database and Online Member Hub May 10, 2021 On May 10, BOMA/Chicago launched a new member database to support a more robust online member hub. You should have received an email to provide you with access to the new system, including your member account, member-only documents, and our building and…
Read MoreEnergy and Sustainability Committee Seeking Information About Rider NS
Energy and Sustainability Committee Seeking Information About Rider NS May 9, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s Energy and Sustainability Committee is currently gathering information from members about ComEd’s rider for nonstandard service (Rider NS). Under Rider NS, ComEd can charge customers for services and facilities that are considered larger, more, or different than what is provided as…
Read MoreHigh-Rise Lighting Ordinance
High-Rise Lighting Ordinance May 9, 2021 A few weeks ago, BOMA/Chicago distributed a building member survey related to an ordinance being considered by the City Council that would require high-rise illuminated signs to be extinguished between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. As a follow up to the survey, here is some additional information about…
Read MoreFree ComEd Energy Efficiency Webinar on May 12
Free ComEd Energy Efficiency Webinar on May 12 May 5, 2021 In response to the many challenges buildings have experienced over the last year and to help you prepare for the return of your tenants to onsite working, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program team is hosting a webinar on May 12 at 11am CST that will…
Read MoreSenate Committee Holds Hearing on Profitability Audit of Exelon Nuclear Plants
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Profitability Audit of Exelon Nuclear Plants April 26, 2021 Last week, the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee held a hearing on a recently completed audit of the profitability of Exelon’s nuclear units. The audit, done by Synapse Energy Economics, concluded that with a $355 million subsidy, there would…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago to Launch New Member Database and Online Member Hub on May 10
BOMA/Chicago to Launch New Member Database and Online Member Hub on May 10 April 22, 2021 BOMA/Chicago is launching a new member database in May that will support a more robust online member hub. As we begin the process of launching the new database, certain sections of our website will be impacted, including our…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2021 TOBY Regional Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2021 TOBY Regional Award Winners! April 16, 2021 BOMA/Chicago is so proud to announce that six member buildings have won the 2021 North Central Region TOBY Award! The North Central Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Award is the most prestigious…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Leaders Discuss CEJA with Representative Ann Williams
BOMA/Chicago Leaders Discuss CEJA with Representative Ann Williams April 12, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s legislative team has been busy with over 79 energy and utility related bills filed in the 102nd Illinois General Assembly. Over the next several weeks, numerous committee hearings will likely be held on specific bills as well as “subject matter hearings.” The…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson Testifies in Opposition to Data Exposure Legislation
BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson Testifies in Opposition to Data Exposure Legislation April 7, 2021 BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson appeared at the Illinois House Property Tax Subcommittee on April 1 to testify in opposition to House Bill 860 and House Bill 3529. The legislation, being forwarded by the Cook County Assessor’s Office, would mandate all…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Invites Assessor Kaegi to Meet
BOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Invites Assessor Kaegi to Meet April 5, 2021 Committee Advocates for Greater Transparency and Fairness Given Tax Burden Shift onto Commercial Properties during Recession BOMA/Chicago’s Taxation Committee hosted Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi at its meeting on Tuesday, March 30. Topics discussed included the Assessor’s data exposure legislation, Cook County’s unique…
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