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Aldermen Introduce New Street Performers Ordinance
Aldermen Introduce New Street Performers Ordinance September 11, 2017 In February, Aldermen Brenden Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward, introduced a proposal to amend the street performer ordinance to extend protections to local residents and businesses. The aldermen receive thousands of complaints about excessive noise from residents and…
Read MoreIllinois Poised to Head Into Third Year Without a Budget
Illinois Poised to Head Into Third Year Without a Budget September 11, 2017 The Illinois House adjourned without attempting to advance pending Senate budget proposals, alternative House budget or a “stop-gap” budget. Prior to the House adjourning, Speaker Madigan held a press conference to state that there remains insufficient support on any FY18 budget…
Read MoreUpdated Chicago Disability Rights Regulations Affect New and Existing Buildings
Updated Chicago Disability Rights Regulations Affect New and Existing Buildings By Leah Riley, Senior Code Consultant, Burnham Nationwide and member BOMA/Chicago Codes Committee Chicago adopted new disability rights regulations governing accessibility that went into effect on July 1, 2017. Promulgated pursuant to the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance to provide greater clarity and alignment with federal…
Read More2017 Property Manager of the Year Bonnie Boden
2017 Property Manager of the Year Bonnie Boden Bonnie Boden, General Manager with Sterling Bay at the Burnham Center, is the recipient of the 2016 Gold Circle Awards Property Manager of the Year. You’ve been directly involved in signing over 100 new and renewal leases in the last two years. What’s your secret to attracting…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Profile: Alex Hales
Gold Circle Award Profile: Alex Hales Alex Hales, Security Director with Hines at the Citadel Center, is the recipient of BOMA/Chicago’s 2017 Security Professional of the Year Award. How did you get involved in the security industry? After my service in the U.S. Marines, I remained in Yuma, Arizona, writing technical reports for military testing contractors. An…
Read MoreRecent Exelon/ComEd Legislation Subject of Two Court Challenges
Recent Exelon/ComEd Legislation Subject of Two Court Challenges June 1, 2017 Two lawsuits have been filed as a result of state legislation passed in December of 2016. Illinois Public Act 099-0906, became law with the passage of Senate Bill 2814 after intense lobbying by Exelon and ComEd as a means to bailout two underperforming…
Read MorePreparedness Committee Open Meeting: Recap & Presentation Materials
Preparedness Committee Open Meeting: Recap & Presentation Materials May 16, 2017 Dealing with the Most Common Building Emergencies Over the years, the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee (formerly the Security Committee) has presented informative and educational sessions on, terrorism, active shooters, weather emergencies and other major man-made or natural disasters. But on Tuesday, May 16, the…
Read MoreGold Circle Award Profile: Jeff Bryski
Gold Circle Award Profile: Jeff Bryski Jeff Bryski, Chief Engineer with Sterling Bay at 111 North Canal, is the recipient of BOMA/Chicago’s 2017 Building Engineer of the Year Award. You started your career as a Boiler Technician with the United States Navy. How did your six years of service in the U.S. Navy help you succeed throughout…
Read MoreOffice Buildings Lead In Reducing City’s Energy Usage According to Benchmarking Report
Office Buildings Lead In Reducing City’s Energy Usage According to Benchmarking Report May 8, 2017 With three years of reporting energy benchmarking now in the books, commercial office buildings in the City of Chicago continue to be leading performers in reducing carbon emissions. The median Energy Star score for office buildings rose from 74…
Read MoreBOMA Fights to Save EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program
BOMA Fights to Save EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program April 4, 2017 The Fiscal Year 2018 budget recently proposed by President Trump includes dramatic cuts for the Environmental Protection Agency. Most notable for the real estate industry is the demise of the ENERGY STAR program. The elimination of ENERGY STAR, which includes the popular Portfolio…
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