Coronavirus
Farewell 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 MoreFace Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website
Face Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website August 3, 2020 The City of Chicago has shared new posters and flyers on Face Masks you are encouraged to use within your buildings and businesses to help stop the spread of COVID. The collaterol, including social media posts, is available on…
Read MoreChicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska
Chicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska July 21, 2020 The City of Chicago updated its quarantine list to include the states of Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska, effective July 31. The states designated in the travel order have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms
Mayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms July 20, 2020 Due to a spike in COVID-19, Mayor Lightfoot has reinstated certain restrictions as listed below that will go into effect Friday, July 24. Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Moves Illinois from 4 Covid Regions to 11 COVID Regions
Governor Pritzker Moves Illinois from 4 Covid Regions to 11 COVID Regions July 16, 2020 Governor Pritzker announced today that he is evolving the State’s COVID response by moving Illinois from four COVID regions to eleven COVID regions (based on the eleven EMS/hospital regions established by IDPH). The new COVID regions are as follows:…
Read MoreCity 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 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 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 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 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):…
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