Advocacy
September 9 Downtown Security Update
September 9 Downtown Security Update September 9, 2020 On September 9, 2020, BOMA/Chicago received a brief security update from the Mayor’s office that included the following information: Protest Update: There were no protests of major concern this past weekend and none resulted in large scale police action, although we were prepared with City assets throughout…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Invited to Participate in Governor’s Working Energy Group
BOMA/Chicago Invited to Participate in Governor’s Working Energy Group September 8, 2020 After an initial postponement due to COVID, and a secondary delay in the wake of the ComEd Legislative scandal, Governor Pritzker has called for a resumption of the energy working groups. BOMA/Chicago was appointed to the Industrial/Buildings Working Group which will begin meeting on October 13. Some of the issues…
Read MoreUpdate on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD
Update on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD August 27, 2020 Last week, representatives from BOMA/Chicago’s Board and Preparedness Advisory Group met with the Office of the Mayor and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). As you know, the Mayor recently announced a plan to improve the City’s response to large public safety events, and…
Read MoreNew Building Commissioner Introduced to BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee
New Building Commissioner Introduced to BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee August 26, 2020 Newly appointed Chicago Building Commissioner Matthew Beaudet will meet with the BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee on Thursday, August 27. Beaudet was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot last month after the retirement of Commissioner Judith Frydland retired. Commissioner Beaudet is no stranger to the Codes…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Issues “Clean Energy Principles”
Governor Pritzker Issues “Clean Energy Principles” August 24, 2020 On Friday, August 1, Governor Pritzker released a report on his Administration’s “Clean Energy Principles” to serve as a framework to develop a comprehensive energy bill that will enable Illinois to transition to 100% renewable, clean energy sources. The primary eight principles are as follows: 1. Strengthen Utility…
Read MoreFarewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli
Farewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, Six months ago, I announced my intention to retire. It was theoretical for me then, but on July 31, theory becomes reality and my time with BOMA/Chicago will come to an end. Our leadership has done an awesome job of choosing a…
Read MoreMatthew Beaudet Appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
Matthew Beaudet Appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings July 31, 2020 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced today the appointment of Matthew W. Beaudet as the Commissioner of the City’s Department of Buildings (DOB). Beaudet, who has served as Acting Commissioner for the Department following Judy Frydland’s retirement, will become Chicago’s first-ever Native…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Approves Essential Agenda Legislation During COVID-Shortened Spring Session
General Assembly Approves Essential Agenda Legislation During COVID-Shortened Spring Session By Curt Fiedler, Morrill & Fiedler, LLC The Illinois General Assembly met in a COVID-19 shortened legislative session over a four-day period May 20 through 23 – negotiating and advancing “essential” legislation during that four-day period that normally takes more than three months to accomplish. …
Read MoreIllinois General Assembly Passes FY 21 Budget and Adjourns After COVID-19 Shortened Spring Session
Illinois General Assembly Passes FY 21 Budget and Adjourns After COVID-19 Shortened Spring Session May 26, 2020 The Illinois General Assembly has concluded the Spring session which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a marathon session day to pass a full year FY21 operations and capital budget and take action on “session agenda”…
Read MoreIllinois and Chicago Release Guidelines for Re-Entry of Businesses in Phase 3
Illinois and Chicago Release Guidelines for Re-Entry of Businesses in Phase 3 May 26, 2020 On Sunday, March 24, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released industry-specific guidelines for re-entry of businesses, including guidelines for office buildings, that will apply when the State’s four regions transition into Phase 3 – Recovery under the Governor’s five-phase Restore Illinois plan. The…
Read More