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BOMA/Chicago and Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet Advance Downtown Revitalization Task Force Legislation

March 27, 2025

With a focus on strengthening Chicago’s downtown economy, BOMA/Chicago has partnered with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet to champion legislation (House Bill 2757) creating a Downtown Revitalization Task Force. The bill successfully…

Utility Data Access Act Passes House Committee with BOMA/Chicago Support

March 27, 2025

Legislation ensuring building owners have access to whole-building utility data for benchmarking purposes (House Bill 3312) has passed the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee. The bill requires utilities to provide aggregated energy…

BOMA/Chicago Foundation Leadership Update

March 6, 2025

The BOMA/Chicago Foundation is excited to announce its new leadership team, ushering in a new chapter of growth and impact. Bridgette Battle (Hines) has been appointed as the new Foundation President, bringing…

Congratulations to Our 2025 Gold Circle Award Winners!

February 10, 2025

The Gold Circle Award recognizes individual excellence within our professional community across six categories: building engineer, emerging leader, janitorial, property management, security professionals, and, new this year, DEI leader. Emerging Leader of…

Congratulations to Our 2025 Local TOBY Winners!

February 10, 2025

The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards celebrate excellence in building management, recognizing properties that demonstrate the highest quality standards. Each applicant undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, assessing all aspects of…

Members with Nonstandard Riders Encouraged to Request New Annual Report from ComEd

January 28, 2025

Due to BOMA/Chicago’s arguments for greater transparency and fairness in ComEd’s Rider NS billing, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) now requires ComEd to provide a Rider NS Annual Report by March 1,2026…

BOMA/Chicago Works with City to Streamline Debt Checks Process

January 27, 2025

As part of the City of Chicago’s Cut the Tape Task Force, BOMA/Chicago is addressing inefficiencies in the City’s Debt Check process. This process searches for existing debts of tenants and building…

Security Best Practices Library Updated by Preparedness Committee

January 27, 2025

Is it time to refresh your building’s Response Plans? BOMA/Chicago’s Security Best Practices library provides property management teams with a wide range of security documents that address security or life safety situations…

BOMA/Chicago Taxation Committee Issues Proposed Property Tax Reforms

January 27, 2025

Chicago leads the nation in commercial property taxes and has adopted many counter-productive tax policies. BOMA/Chicago’s Taxation Committee has developed a slate of property tax reforms endorsed by the association. In addition…

BOMA/Chicago Prevails in Utility Rate Design Case to Lower Costs, Increase Transparency

January 27, 2025

Two BOMA/Chicago recommendations supporting large office buildings were adopted by The Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) in its final order for ComEd’s Rate Design Case. The ICC’s order approves reduced Beneficial Electrification (“BE”)…

After Property Tax Increase Eliminated, Mayor’s Budget Passes City Council

December 18, 2024

City Council passed the Mayor’s revised $17.1B budget on Monday, December 16. The budget excluded the originally proposed $300 million property tax increase. After City Council unanimously rejected the initial proposal, the…

2024 Advocacy Award Recipients

December 13, 2024

Civic Partner Award: Chicago Police Department Honors a government partner that exemplifies dedication to public service and civic collaboration. BOMA/Chicago is proud to recognize the Chicago Police Department for its vital partnership…

Caitlin Wright Promoted to Director of Marketing at BOMA/Chicago

December 13, 2024

Caitlin Wright has been promoted to Director of Marketing at BOMA/Chicago. Since joining the organization in June 2022 as Marketing and Events Manager, Caitlin has made invaluable contributions that have strengthened BOMA/Chicago’s…

BOMA/Chicago Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2025

December 12, 2024

BOMA/Chicago elected Nancy Capadona, Portfolio Manager of HEARN, as President of the association. Capadona was elected during the association’s 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 21, at the Four Seasons Chicago. Capadona…

2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race Resources

June 10, 2024

The Chicago Street Race is home to the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race in the 75-year history of NASCAR. Located in downtown Chicago, the 2024 event will once again take competitors…