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Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Extending Shelter At Home through May 29
Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order Extending Shelter At Home through May 29 May 1, 2020 On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued the following Executive Order in response to COVID-19 extending Shelter at Home through May 29. Executive Order 2020-33 WHEREAS, protecting the health and safety of Illinoisans is among the most important functions of State…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order through End of May
Governor Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order through End of May April 27, 2020 On April 23, Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the Illinois Stay at Home Order to the end of May. You can view COVID-19 Executive Order on the State of Illinois website. Under this extension, there will be important modifications to…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Buildings to Light Up Blue and Red to Support Essential Workers and First Responders
BOMA/Chicago Buildings to Light Up Blue and Red to Support Essential Workers and First Responders April 24, 2020 BOMA/Chicago buildings are lighting up as part of a program to recognize those courageous workers serving and protecting all of us during this unprecedented pandemic. In both Chicago and around the world, healthcare, first responders, janitorial,…
Read MoreWater System Safety
Water System Safety April 17, 2020 As part of the COVID-19 response, the Chicago Department of Buildings is asking building operators to be mindful of water safety in buildings experiencing low or no occupancy. The CDC has published a guidance on building water systems. It can be accessed through this link:Â CDC Guidance for Building…
Read MoreBOMA International Submits Recommendations to Congressional Leadership
BOMA International Submits Recommendations to Congressional Leadership April 16, 2020 On Thursday, April 16, BOMA International sent a letter outlining recommendations to ensure the physical safety and economic security of the commercial buildings sector to congressional leadership as Congress considers additional COVID-19 relief legislation. The letter was signed by BOMA President Henry Chamberlain and Chair Scott…
Read MoreCity of Chicago Defers Tax Payment Due Dates to June 1 for Business Community
City of Chicago Defers Tax Payment Due Dates to June 1 for Business Community April 16, 2020 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Finance announced on Thursday, April 16 that the City of Chicago will be offering additional financial relief for the business community impacted by COVID-19 by further extending tax payment…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2020 North Central Region TOBY Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2020 North Central Region TOBY Award Winners! April 10, 2020 BOMA/Chicago is so proud to announce that all eight of our 2020 local TOBY Award winners have also won the North Central Regional Award. Yes – it is a sweep! The North Central Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. In…
Read MoreRecap of Federal Economic Relief in Response to Coronavirus
Recap of Federal Economic Relief in Response to Coronavirus March 20, 2020 On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and President Trump signed the bill into law. BOMA/Chicago’s labor law firm, Cozen O’Connor, provided a recap of some of the major provisions of the law which includes…
Read MoreLabor Contract Guidance for Signatory Buildings
Labor Contract Guidance for Signatory Buildings March 20, 2020 False rumors have been circulating to the effect that BOMA/Chicago and SEIU Local 1 have reached an agreement on changes to the collective bargaining agreements between us covering janitorial and security personnel as they relate to compensation for time off and reduced scheduling related to the…
Read MoreAssessor Kaegi’s Office Suspends Assessment Notice Mailings and Deadlines
Assessor Kaegi’s Office Suspends Assessment Notice Mailings and Deadlines March 20, 2020 Effective March 19, 2020, Assessor Kaegi announced the temporary suspension of assessment notice mailings and appeal deadlines. This suspension will remain in place until further notice while the office remains closed to the public. Customer service via phone is currently unavailable. Property…
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