Preparedness
COVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations
COVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations By Brian Burgess with Global Water Technology The COVID-19 pandemic has caused fundamental changes to commercial real estate operations, especially in multi-use facilities. Water quality is one area greatly impacted that is on everyone’s radar while considering reoccupancy. By simply looking at water meters and basic water analysis, we can quickly…
Read MoreFarewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli
Farewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, Six months ago, I announced my intention to retire. It was theoretical for me then, but on July 31, theory becomes reality and my time with BOMA/Chicago will come to an end. Our leadership has done an awesome job of choosing a…
Read MoreFace Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website
Face Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website August 3, 2020 The City of Chicago has shared new posters and flyers on Face Masks you are encouraged to use within your buildings and businesses to help stop the spread of COVID. The collaterol, including social media posts, is available on…
Read MoreChicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska
Chicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska July 21, 2020 The City of Chicago updated its quarantine list to include the states of Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska, effective July 31. The states designated in the travel order have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms
Mayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms July 20, 2020 Due to a spike in COVID-19, Mayor Lightfoot has reinstated certain restrictions as listed below that will go into effect Friday, July 24. Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Moves Illinois from 4 Covid Regions to 11 COVID Regions
Governor Pritzker Moves Illinois from 4 Covid Regions to 11 COVID Regions July 16, 2020 Governor Pritzker announced today that he is evolving the State’s COVID response by moving Illinois from four COVID regions to eleven COVID regions (based on the eleven EMS/hospital regions established by IDPH). The new COVID regions are as follows:…
Read MoreCity of Chicago and State of Illinois Advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26
City of Chicago and State of Illinois Advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26 June 23, 2020 The Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor announced the City and State will both advance to Phase 4 on Friday, June 26. Because the City and State offer varying guidelines, it’s important to note significant differences between…
Read MoreCFD Guidance on Fire and Life Safety Compliance Issues During COVID-19
CFD Guidance on Fire and Life Safety Compliance Issues During COVID-19 June 18, 2020 At this time the Chicago Fire Commissioner has put a moratorium on all high rise building fire drills for the safety of all involved. The moratorium follows the direction of the City of Chicago Health Department, State of Illinois and the CDC as…
Read MorePhase 3 Re-Entry: CTA and Loop Access Open on Wednesday
Phase 3 Re-Entry: CTA and Loop Access Open on Wednesday June 2, 2020 Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Chicago will still reopen on Wednesday, June 3, advancing to Phase 3 of the Mayor’s Be Safe Chicago plan. CTA Schedule and Loop Access While full access to the area will be reintroduced for all Chicagoans, select closures…
Read MoreCity Announces New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Safety of Residents and Peaceful Protests
City Announces New Precautionary Measures to Ensure Safety of Residents and Peaceful Protests May 31, 2020 On Sunday, May 30, the City of Chicago announced new precautionary measures to further ensure the health and safety of residents and the hundreds of peaceful protesters participating in rallies this Sunday. As part of these efforts, the…
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