Coronavirus
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…
Read MoreGovernor 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 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 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 MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs State Stay at Home Order; Building Management and Maintenance Categorized as Essential Infrastructure
Governor Pritzker Signs State Stay at Home Order; Building Management and Maintenance Categorized as Essential Infrastructure March 20, 2020 Governor JB Pritzker announced today he signed a statewide stay at home order, aiming to keep new cases of COVID-19 from rapidly increasing and ensure the state’s health care system remains fully operational to treat patients…
Read MoreA Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events
A Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events March 16, 2020 At BOMA/Chicago, we are making every effort to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in sensible and meaningful ways. The BOMA/Chicago staff is closely monitoring events and new announcements. We will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments through emails…
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