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Premier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business

Premier Partner Spotlight: Maurice Allen with Comcast Business Why Comcast Business? Comcast Business is built for speed, flexibility, and performance. Business tenants don’t want just any building. They’re leasing space in locations with a robust network. One that supports growing broadband Internet, WiFi, and voice demands, innovative offerings like automatic 4G LTE backup, and today’s top…

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Illinois and Chicago Release Guidelines for Re-Entry of Businesses in Phase 3

Illinois and Chicago Release Guidelines for Re-Entry of Businesses in Phase 3 May 26, 2020   On Sunday, March 24, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released industry-specific guidelines for re-entry of businesses, including guidelines for office buildings, that will apply when the State’s four regions transition into Phase 3 – Recovery under the Governor’s five-phase Restore Illinois plan. The…

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Cook County Announces Property Tax Relief for County Property Owners

Cook County Announces Property Tax Relief for County Property Owners May 13, 2020   On May 13, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced plans to waive late fees on property tax payments. Under the proposed ordinance, interest penalties for late payments of the second installment of property taxes, which are normally due August 3, will…

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Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Protecting Chicago Framework to Guide Chicago’s Reopening Process

Mayor Lightfoot Announces the Protecting Chicago Framework to Guide Chicago’s Reopening Process May 8, 2020   Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced the Protecting Chicago framework that the City will be using to guide Chicago’s reopening process amid COVID-19. The framework is organized into five phases and Chicago has already transitioned from phase one (Strict Stay-at-Home) to phase two (Stay-at-Home):…

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Governor Pritzker Unveils Restore Illinois Plan

Governor Pritzker Unveils Restore Illinois Plan May 6, 2020   At his press briefing on May 5, Governor Pritzker unveiled his administration’s plan, called Restore Illinois, that would allow for a five-phase approach to fully re-open Illinois. View the Restore Illinois Plan.  The five-phase plan is based on regional healthcare availability and recognizes the distinct impact…

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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…

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Governor 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…

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BOMA/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,…

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Water 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: CDC Guidance for Building…

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BOMA 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…

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