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Vaccine Update: Phase 1C Starts March 29; All Over 16 Starts April 12
Vaccine Update: Phase 1C Starts March 29; All Over 16 Starts April 12 March 20, 2021 On March 17, Mayor Lightfoot and Dr. Arwady announced that Chicago will move to Phase 1C of the vaccination distribution on Monday, March 29. Under this phase, all essential workers – including property management professionals – and Chicagoans…
Read MoreLights Out Chicago! Turn Off/Down Lights after 11 p.m. March 15-August 15
Lights Out Chicago! Turn Off/Down Lights after 11 p.m. March 15-August 15 March 20, 2021 Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions! Each Spring and Fall, about five million birds (of 250 bird species) migrate through Chicago. The birds are often attracted by building lights and lighted glass areas – with fatal results. With good light…
Read MoreKey Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act
Key Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act March 20, 2021 President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a key COVID-related legislative victory the Biden administration hoped to achieve in its first 100 days. This $1.9 trillion relief package contains several provisions that are aimed at assisting businesses and individuals including loans for operating and payroll expenses,…
Read MoreChicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Inciting Rioting Last Summer
Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Inciting Rioting Last Summer March 3, 2021 A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with inciting rioting involving multiple incidents of property damage and looting in the city last summer. The arrest was made on March 3 on the federal charge. A preliminary hearing was scheduled…
Read MoreSeven Local TOBY Winners Compete in North Central Region Competition
Seven Local TOBY Winners Compete in North Central Region Competition March 2, 2021 During the local 2021 TOBY competition, 15 buildings competed in seven categories based on building size and facility type. They were judged on tenant relations initiatives, commitment to environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, budgeting, work order systems, security standards, staff experience, continuing…
Read MoreCity Announces Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations
City Announces Further Easing of COVID-19 Regulations March 2, 2021 From City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection On March 2, the City of Chicago announced the further easing of COVID-19 regulations for Chicago businesses. Due to sustained progress in all four reopening metrics, effective immediately: Indoor capacity at bars, restaurants and…
Read MoreUnited Center Vaccination Site Opens March 9; Security Personnel Can Register March 7
United Center Vaccination Site Opens March 9; Security Personnel Can Register March 7 March 2, 2021 The United Center vaccination site will open on March 9. Registration for Illinoisans who meet the state’s Phase 1b+ eligibility criteria, which includes building security personnel, will open Sunday, March 7 at 4:00 pm. There is no onsite registration. You…
Read MoreCity Council Concern Over Recycling Performance Includes Possibility of Waste Hauling Franchising
City Council Concern Over Recycling Performance Includes Possibility of Waste Hauling Franchising February 23, 2021 The City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight and the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy recently held a joint subject matter hearing to examine an Office of the Inspector General audit published in December that found issues with the…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Collects Over 770K Pounds of Food for Greater Chicago Food Depository
BOMA/Chicago Collects Over 770K Pounds of Food for Greater Chicago Food Depository February 18, 2021 Over 140 buildings participated in the 2020 Greater Chicago Food Depository Holiday Food Drive. With the help of our members and their tenants, we raised $214,111 for the Chicagoland community. This translates into 642,333 meals and 770,800 pounds. BOMA/Chicago has…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Members Hosted 77 Blood Drives in 2020
BOMA/Chicago Members Hosted 77 Blood Drives in 2020 February 18, 2021 In 2020, BOMA/Chicago hosted 77 blood drives and collected 2,628 units of blood through partnerships with the Versiti Blood Center, Vitalant and the Red Cross – impacting 7,800 lives. Thank you to our building teams and tenants during a global pandemic who opened your…
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