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City of Chicago and State of Illinois Advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26
City of Chicago and State of Illinois Advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26 June 23, 2020 The Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor announced the City and State will both advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26. Because the City and State offer varying guidelines, it’s important to note significant differences between…
Read MoreCFD Guidance on Fire and Life Safety Compliance Issues During COVID-19
CFD Guidance on Fire and Life Safety Compliance Issues During COVID-19 June 18, 2020 At this time the Chicago Fire Commissioner has put a moratorium on all high rise building fire drills for the safety of all involved. The moratorium follows the direction of the City of Chicago Health Department, State of Illinois and the CDC as…
Read MorePhase 3 Re-Entry: CTA and Loop Access Open on Wednesday
Phase 3 Re-Entry: CTA and Loop Access Open on Wednesday June 2, 2020 Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Chicago will still reopen on Wednesday, June 3, advancing to Phase 3 of the Mayor’s Be Safe Chicago plan. CTA Schedule and Loop Access While full access to the area will be reintroduced for all Chicagoans, select closures…
Read MoreCity Announces New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Safety of Residents and Peaceful Protests
City Announces New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Safety of Residents and Peaceful Protests May 31, 2020 On Sunday, May 30, the City of Chicago announced new precautionary measures to further ensure the health and safety of residents and the hundreds of peaceful protesters participating in rallies this Sunday. As part of these efforts, the…
Read MoreMaximize Your Remote Working Efficiency with These Four Tips
Maximize Your Remote Working Efficiency with These Four Tips Have you been operating at maximum efficiency throughout the stay at home order? If we’re honest, we can all note areas in our professional lives where efficiency has been impacted. For some the impact is minuscule, for others the impact is catastrophic. No matter where you…
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 MoreCoronavirus Resources Roundup
Coronavirus Resources Roundup May 29, 2020 As global concern over the novel coronavirus (now known as COVID-19) increases, there are a number of resources available to provide commercial real estate professionals with credible information on how to mitigate the potential health and business impacts. GOVERNMENTAL UPDATES > City of Chicago Adds Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota…
Read MorePremier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business
Premier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business May 27, 2020 Our latest blog post spotlights Maurice Allen, Comcast Business Commercial Market Development Manager. Maurice shares his background, BOMA/Chicago involvement and ways Comcast Buildings supports our building members. Comcast Business is built for speed, flexibility, and performance. Business tenants don’t want just any building. They’re leasing…
Read MorePremier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business
Premier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business Why Comcast Business? Comcast Business is built for speed, flexibility, and performance. Business tenants don’t want just any building. They’re leasing space in locations with a robust network. One that supports growing broadband Internet, WiFi, and voice demands, innovative offerings like automatic 4G LTE backup, and today’s top…
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…
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