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Exelon Asks for Another Nuke Bailout at Ratepayer Expense

March 26, 2019

Exelon has formally threatened to close its Dresden, Byron and Braidwood nuclear power plants. While Exelon had been hinting that Dresden and Byron are at risk for closure and has been in…

Lights Out Chicago! Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions

March 25, 2019

Each spring, millions of migratory birds travel through Chicago and are often drawn to building lights – with fatal results. Save our migratory birds by turning off your lights by 11 p.m.…

BOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day

March 14, 2019

On March 8, 2019, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and Diversity Committee hosted the second annual Career Day for high school sophomore students in the Pass With Flying Colors program. Pass With Flying Colors is a…

Tour the New BOMA/Chicago Website

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019   We are excited to share our new website with you! Here are some of the new features you will find: mobile friendly site design mobile friendly member directories…

Earth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives

March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019   Earth Day is on Monday, April 22. 2019. Below are various ways your teams and buildings can make our earth greener and more sustainable. You can also check out…

BOMA/Chicago Raises Concerns About Assessment Legislation

March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019   BOMA/Chicago’s Ron Tabaczynski testified at House and Senate committees to oppose legislation introduced by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, voicing concerns about unforeseen shifts in tax burdens to…

Brazen New Tactic in Loop Bicycle Thefts

March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019   BOMA/Chicago property managers and their security teams enjoy a strong partnership with the Chicago Police Department and work diligently to prevent crime on and near their properties.  One…

Advocacy Updates: Illinois Legislature on Pace for Busy Year

February 19, 2019

February 19, 2019   When the deadline for bill introduction came on February 15, Illinois senators and representatives had filed over six thousand pieces of legislation for consideration in the 101st General Assembly. …

Congratulations 2019 TOBY and Gold Circle Awards Winners!

February 1, 2019

February 1, 2019   Over 500 members attended our January 31 TOBY/Gold Circle Awards Gala at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. Throughout the evening, we celebrated and recognized our TOBY and…

Get the Latest on Security and Preparedness at BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee Meetings

January 21, 2019

January 21, 2019   BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee meets every month and is joined by our public sector partners to discuss the latest issues related to security and preparedness. Is your building represented…

BOMA/Chicago Notes Cost Concerns in Response to ICC NextGrid Report

January 15, 2019

January 15, 2019   Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.”  This 18-month, collaborative…

Over 170K Pounds of Food Collected at BOMA/Chicago’s GCFD Holiday Food Drive

January 4, 2019

January 4, 2019   Over 150 buildings participated in the 2018 GCFD Holiday Food Drive. Our goal was to collect 120K pounds to feed the food insecure of Chicagoland. Our members surpassed…

ICC Releases Draft NextGrid Report

January 3, 2019

January 3, 2019   Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.”  This 18-month, collaborative…

Modernizing Chicago’s Construction Codes

January 2, 2019

January 2, 2019   Chicago has been working to comprehensively review and update its requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings to align more closely with the latest edition of…

BOMA/Chicago Partners with City to Modernize Construction Codes

January 2, 2019

January 2, 2019   Chicago has been working to comprehensively review and update its requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings to align more closely with the latest edition of…