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Illinois Begins Phase 1b of the Vaccine Distribution Plan

January 23, 2021

January 23, 2021   On January 22, Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois will begin Phase 1b of the vaccination distribution plan for Illinois on Monday, January 25. Persons now eligible for the…

BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson to Headline Return to Work Panel

January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021   BOMA/Chicago President Derrick Johnson will headline a Forward Chicago Return to Work panel discussion this Wednesday, January 13 at 9 a.m. Plan for the impact of COVID-19 on…

Congratulations to our 2021 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Finalists!

December 16, 2020

BOMA/Chicago is excited to announce our finalists for the TOBY and Gold Circle Awards. Winners will be announced at the February 4 TOBY Gold Circle Awards Gala. Visit our event webpage for more…

Members: Look For Your 2021 Dues Invoices in the Mail

November 18, 2020

November 18, 2020   Thank you to all our BOMA/Chicago members for your membership and support this year. BOMA/Chicago membership dues invoices for 2021 were mailed to all our members the week…

Mayor Lightfoot Issues “Stay at Home” Advisory

November 12, 2020

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…

Ollie Scholarship Applications for Underrepresented CRE Professionals Due February 3

November 11, 2020

2021 Ollie Scholarship Application Season The application for the 2021 Ollie Scholarship is now available. Click here to download the packet containing the application and reference forms. If you meet all of the eligibility…

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…

Affiliate Member Dues to be Equalized Across Categories 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…

2021 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

November 6, 2020

Maximize your sponsorship investment by becoming a BOMA/Chicago sponsor. Our networking events have traditionally been one of our strengths, helping to build new relationships and a strong sense of community between our Building…

2020 Virtual GCFD Food Drive: Donate Through December 18!

November 6, 2020

ONE out of SIX Chicagoans face hunger every day. Help us in the fight against hunger. DONATE today! You can view all of the BOMA/Chicago members hosting a drive by clicking here. You…

BOMA/Chicago Releases Take Home Tabletop Exercise

November 3, 2020

November 3, 2020   Every Autumn, the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee holds a tabletop exercise. In lieu of an in-person exercise this year, the Committee is providing three “take home” tabletop exercises that…

Non-Essential Business Curfew Effective This Friday

October 22, 2020

As COVID cases continue to rise significantly each day, Mayor Lightfoot has implemented a limitation on public access to non-essential businesses from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective Friday, October 23. The…

2019 Chicago Construction Codes Full-Day Virtual Training Program

September 22, 2020

The Department of Buildings is hosting a full-day virtual training program for participants to learn more about the transition to the 2019 Chicago Construction Codes. The program is scheduled for Thursday, October…

Moratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted

September 22, 2020

Fire drills must be held in-person for Category 1 and 2 buildings by end of year. Safety and life safety presentations/seminars can be done virtually or online. Please note that drills and…

Gold Circle Awards Nominations Open Now Through October 23

September 16, 2020

Now in its twelfth year, the BOMA/Chicago Gold Circle Awards honor individual excellence within Chicago’s commercial real estate community. Nominations for our six Gold Circle Awards are being accepted now through Friday,…