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Illinois Imposes New State Parking Excise Tax and Collection Process

February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020   Effective January 1, 2020, operators of parking areas, spaces, and garages are required to collect and remit a new state Parking Excise Tax which was passed by the…

Novel Coronavirus: Public Health Response and Resources

February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020   With global instances of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks increasing, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and will provide…

Diversity Committee Hosts Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School

February 13, 2020

On February 11, 2020, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation Diversity Committee hosted a Youth Motivation Career Day at Fenger Academy High School. Fenger is a public four-year high school located in the Roseland neighborhood…

CoronaVirus and Pandemic Guides Available for Download

February 10, 2020

February 10, 2020   In response to the growing concern over the coronavirus, BOMA International recently released a guide that provides up-to-date information regarding the outbreak of this new respiratory illness caused by a…

Congratulations to the 2020 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Winners!

January 31, 2020

BOMA/Chicago held its annual TOBY/Gold Circle Award Gala on January 30, 2020 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Nearly 700 members were in attendance as we recognized the TOBY and Gold Circle Awards…

Diversity Committee Hosts CRE Career Day at Lindblom High School

January 29, 2020

January 29, 2020   On January 8, two Diversity Committee members, Bridgette Battle (LJ Sheridan) and David Myles (CBRE) visited the Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School in West Englewood…

Preventative Actions for Novel CoronaVirus Outbreak

January 28, 2020

January 28, 2020   Novel CoronaVirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified…

Homeland Security Reissues NTAS Bulletin Pertaining to Terror Threat in Wake of Recent Events Abroad

January 6, 2020

January 6, 2020   Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, reissued the NTAS bulletin pertaining to the terror threat to the U.S. homeland in the wake of…

Codes Committee Discusses Delivery of Violation Notices with Chicago Comptroller Reshma Soni

December 23, 2019

BOMA/Chicago’s Codes Committee hosted City of Chicago Comptroller Reshma Soni at the committee’s December meeting. The Codes Committee has been talking about ways to streamline the city’s delivery of violation notices, including…

Building Members: Chicago Department of Public Health Needs Your Feedback

December 23, 2019

December 23, 2019   The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking the assistance from BOMA-Chicago members to gauge the effectiveness of communicable disease prevention in the commercial building community. The…

Congratulations to the 2020 TOBY & Gold Circle Award Finalists!

December 17, 2019

December 17, 2019   BOMA/Chicago is excited to announce our finalists for the TOBY and Gold Circle Awards. Winners will be announced at the January 30 TOBY Gold Circle Awards Gala. Visit our…

Diversity Committee Hosts a CRE Career Day for Junior Achievement Students

December 12, 2019

On December 6, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation’s Diversity Committee hosted a career day for 60 Junior Achievement students. These students attend a variety of CPS schools and are enrolled in a Technical Trades…

We Lost a Dear Friend and Colleague: Betsy Traczek

December 10, 2019

We have lost a dear friend and colleague, Betsy Traczek, Principal with the John Buck Company. Betsy served on BOMA/Chicago’s Board of Directors and Labor Committee, and also chaired our Events Committee.…

BOMA/Chicago Files Lawsuit to Protect Collective Bargaining Rights

November 12, 2019

One of the primary reasons for BOMA/Chicago’s founding in 1902 was to represent building owners and managers in labor relations. For 117 years, we have successfully and collaboratively negotiated collective bargaining agreements…

Congratulations to Reginald L. Ollie for becoming a BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Member!

November 10, 2019

Congratulations to Reginald L. Ollie for becoming a BOMA/Chicago Lifetime Member! In September 2019, both the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and BOMA/Chicago Board of Directors unanimously voted to honor Reggie with lifetime membership. We…