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

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 bar establishments statewide to operate safely and…

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Governor Pritzker Issues “Clean Energy Principles”

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% renewable, clean energy sources.  The primary eight principles are as follows: 1. Strengthen Utility…

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

Chicago Police Deparment Seeking Video and Other Information Related to August 10 Looting 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 acts of looting, vandalism and violence that occurred in the…

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

Newly Approved State Mandates on “Face Coverings” and “Limited Gatherings” 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 business that fails to ensure its patrons comply with: (a) the Governor’s face covering executive…

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Severe Weather Advisory for Chicago Today Until 7 pm

Severe Weather Advisory for Chicago Today Until 7 pm 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 per hour.  Members are advised to take necessary precautions to secure buildings and construction…

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Sign Up for Emergency Alert Program for Business

Sign Up for Emergency Alert Program for Business 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 Chicago’s businesses. Local business owners and managers should text “CHIBIZ” to 67283 or visit www.chicago.gov/chibizalerts to opt-in…

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Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access

Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access August 10, 2020   August 11, 2020 Update: Per OEMC, access and transportation restrictions will go into effect at 9 p.m. effective Tuesday, August 11. From August 10, 2020: As the result of overnight looting activity on Sunday, August 9 and into the morning of Monday, August 10, the…

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COVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations

COVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations By Brian Burgess with Global Water Technology The COVID-19 pandemic has caused fundamental changes to commercial real estate operations, especially in multi-use facilities. Water quality is one area greatly impacted that is on everyone’s radar while considering reoccupancy. By simply looking at water meters and basic water analysis, we can quickly…

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Farewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli

Farewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, Six months ago, I announced my intention to retire. It was theoretical for me then, but on July 31, theory becomes reality and my time with BOMA/Chicago will come to an end. Our leadership has done an awesome job of choosing a…

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

Face Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website 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 of COVID. The collaterol, including social media posts, is available on…

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