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September 9 Downtown Security Update

September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020   On September 9, 2020, BOMA/Chicago received a brief security update from the Mayor’s office that included the following information: Protest Update: There were no protests of major concern this…

Apply for the Needs-Based RPA/FMA Full Designation Scholarship

September 9, 2020

2021 Full Designation Application Season Runner-Up Scholarship! The scholarship runner-up will be given the opportunity to use a Single Course Scholarship for one RPA/FMA class offered in 2021. If you plan to apply…

BOMA/Chicago Invited to Participate in Governor’s Working Energy Group

September 8, 2020

September 8, 2020   After an initial postponement due to COVID, and a secondary delay in the wake of the ComEd Legislative scandal, Governor Pritzker has called for a resumption of the energy working groups.  BOMA/Chicago was appointed to…

Update on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD

August 27, 2020

August 27, 2020   Last week, representatives from BOMA/Chicago’s Board and Preparedness Advisory Group met with the Office of the Mayor and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). As you know, the Mayor recently…

New Building Commissioner Introduced to BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee ​

August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020   Newly appointed Chicago Building Commissioner Matthew Beaudet will meet with the BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee on Thursday, August 27.  Beaudet was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot last month after…

State of Illinois Updates Safety Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars Effective August 26

August 26, 2020

To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers. On August 25, the State of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and…

Governor Pritzker Issues “Clean Energy Principles”

August 24, 2020

On Friday, August 1, Governor Pritzker released a report on his Administration’s “Clean Energy Principles” to serve as a framework to develop a comprehensive energy bill that will enable Illinois to transition to 100%…

Chicago Police Deparment Seeking Video and Other Information Related to August 10 Looting

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020   The Chicago Police Department Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC) and the Chicago Police Department Area 3 Detective Division are actively working to document and investigate the criminal…

Newly Approved State Mandates on “Face Coverings” and “Limited Gatherings”

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020   This afternoon the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (“JCAR”) approved an emergency rulemaking of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) to provide for local enforcement against any…

Severe Weather Advisory for Chicago Today Until 7 pm

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020   Severe thunderstorm activity is expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Northern Illinois and the Chicago area with the potential for strong winds up to 100 miles…

Sign Up for Emergency Alert Program for Business

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020   The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) has created an emergency alert program specifically for…

Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access

August 10, 2020

August 10, 2020   Per OEMC, access and transportation restrictions will go into effect at 9 p.m. effective Tuesday, August 11. As the result of overnight looting activity on Sunday, August 9…

Face Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website

August 3, 2020

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…

Matthew Beaudet Appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings

July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020   Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced today the appointment of Matthew W. Beaudet as the Commissioner of the City’s Department of Buildings (DOB). Beaudet, who has served as Acting…

No Late Fee on Cook County Property Taxes through October 1

July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020   Second Installment Cook County property tax bills are due on August 3, 2020, but property owners will have two extra months to pay without a late fee, as…