Building Operations
Cook County Announces Property Tax Relief for County Property Owners
Cook County Announces Property Tax Relief for County Property Owners May 13, 2020 On May 13, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced plans to waive late fees on property tax payments. Under the proposed ordinance, interest penalties for late payments of the second installment of property taxes, which are normally due August 3, will…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Announces the Protecting Chicago Framework to Guide Chicago’s Reopening Process
Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Protecting Chicago Framework to Guide Chicago’s Reopening Process May 8, 2020 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the Protecting Chicago framework that the City will be using to guide Chicago’s reopening process amid COVID-19. The framework is organized into five phases and Chicago has already transitioned from phase one (Strict Stay-at-Home) to phase two (Stay-at-Home):…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Unveils Restore Illinois Plan
Governor Pritzker Unveils Restore Illinois Plan May 6, 2020 At his press briefing on May 5, Governor Pritzker unveiled his administration’s plan, called Restore Illinois, that would allow for a five-phase approach to fully re-open Illinois. View the Restore Illinois Plan. The five-phase plan is based on regional healthcare availability and recognizes the distinct impact…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Extending Shelter At Home through May 29
Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Extending Shelter At Home through May 29 May 1, 2020 On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued the following Executive Order in response to COVID-19 extending Shelter at Home through May 29. Executive Order 2020-33 WHEREAS, protecting the health and safety of Illinoisans is among the most important functions of State…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order through End of May
Governor Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order through End of May April 27, 2020 On April 23, Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the Illinois Stay at Home Order to the end of May. You can view COVID-19 Executive Order on the State of Illinois website. Under this extension, there will be important modifications to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Buildings to Light Up Blue and Red to Support Essential Workers and First Responders
BOMA/Chicago Buildings to Light Up Blue and Red to Support Essential Workers and First Responders April 24, 2020 BOMA/Chicago buildings are lighting up as part of a program to recognize those courageous workers serving and protecting all of us during this unprecedented pandemic. In both Chicago and around the world, healthcare, first responders, janitorial,…
Read MoreWater System Safety
Water System Safety April 17, 2020 As part of the COVID-19 response, the Chicago Department of Buildings is asking building operators to be mindful of water safety in buildings experiencing low or no occupancy. The CDC has published a guidance on building water systems. It can be accessed through this link:Â CDC Guidance for Building…
Read MoreBOMA International Submits Recommendations to Congressional Leadership
BOMA International Submits Recommendations to Congressional Leadership April 16, 2020 On Thursday, April 16, BOMA International sent a letter outlining recommendations to ensure the physical safety and economic security of the commercial buildings sector to congressional leadership as Congress considers additional COVID-19 relief legislation. The letter was signed by BOMA President Henry Chamberlain and Chair Scott…
Read MoreCity of Chicago Defers Tax Payment Due Dates to June 1 for Business Community
City of Chicago Defers Tax Payment Due Dates to June 1 for Business Community April 16, 2020 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Finance announced on Thursday, April 16 that the City of Chicago will be offering additional financial relief for the business community impacted by COVID-19 by further extending tax payment…
Read MoreRecap of Federal Economic Relief in Response to Coronavirus
Recap of Federal Economic Relief in Response to Coronavirus March 20, 2020 On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and President Trump signed the bill into law. BOMA/Chicago’s labor law firm, Cozen O’Connor, provided a recap of some of the major provisions of the law which includes…
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