Building Operations
City Announces Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations
City Announces Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations March 2, 2021 From City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection On March 2, the City of Chicago announced the further easing of COVID-19 regulations for Chicago businesses. Due to sustained progress in all four reopening metrics, effective immediately: Indoor capacity at bars, restaurants and…
Read MoreUnited Center Vaccination Site Opens March 9; Security Personnel Can Register March 7
United Center Vaccination Site Opens March 9; Security Personnel Can Register March 7 March 2, 2021 The United Center vaccination site will open on March 9. Registration for Illinoisans who meet the state’s Phase 1b+ eligibility criteria, which includes building security personnel, will open Sunday, March 7 at 4:00 pm. There is no onsite registration. You…
Read MoreCity Council Concern Over Recycling Performance Includes Possibility of Waste Hauling Franchising
City Council Concern Over Recycling Performance Includes Possibility of Waste Hauling Franchising February 23, 2021 The City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight and the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy recently held a joint subject matter hearing to examine an Office of the Inspector General audit published in December that found issues with the…
Read MoreCongratulations to our Gold Circle Award Winners!
Congratulations to our Gold Circle Award Winners! February 5, 2021 Congratulations to our Gold Circle award winners, announced at our 2021 TOBY and Gold Circle Awards Gala held on Thursday, February 4. Gold Circle Award Winners include: In This Section EventsEducationBuilding OperationsAdvocacy Legislative Action Center ResearchGet InvolvedAbout
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Essential Workers to Be Covered Under Vaccination Phase 1B
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Essential Workers to Be Covered Under Vaccination Phase 1B February 1, 2021 In 2020, BOMA International successfully advocated for personnel related to property management to be classified as “essential workers” under federal guidance. The definition is as follows: “Workers supporting the operations of commercial buildings that are critical to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Employees to Be Included in Vaccination Phase 1B
BOMA/Chicago Advocates for All Building Employees to Be Included in Vaccination Phase 1B January 27, 2021 Beginning on January 25, 2021, under the Illinois COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Plan, essential workers prioritized under Phase 1B will be eligible to get vaccinated. Under federal guidelines, commercial facilities are designated as a critical sector and our personnel…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Leadership Meeting with Public Agencies to Address Increase in Crime
BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Leadership Meeting with Public Agencies to Address Increase in Crime January 27, 2021 The BOMA/Chicago Board is aware of increased criminal activity in the downtown area and has discussed this important issue in detail. As BOMA/Chicago building members prepare to welcome back tenants, it is appropriate to revisit the security plans…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Meets with Governor’s Office to Discuss Energy Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Meets with Governor’s Office to Discuss Energy Legislation January 26, 2021 BOMA/Chicago’s Advocacy Team met with the Governor’s Office on January 15 to discuss energy and environmental goals that the Governor wants to pursue during the upcoming Spring legislative session and how those goals aligned with BOMA/Chicago’s priorities and positions. In 2020, Governor…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Issues “Stay at Home” Advisory
Mayor Lightfoot Issues “Stay at Home” Advisory November 12, 2020 Mayor Lightfoot today announced a “Stay At Home” advisory that goes into effect Monday, November 16 at 6 a.m. The advisory is not a shelter in place order and does not significantly change the regulations that apply to the office industry. The advisory includes a new…
Read MoreNo Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021
No Increase in Building Member Dues for 2021 November 10, 2020 We are thankful for our BOMA/Chicago members. We appreciate the great support and numerous contributions from our members in support of the commercial real estate industry. Representing the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902, BOMA/Chicago membership includes 239 member buildings (representing…
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