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Building Members can help create a safer Chicago by linking exterior cameras to Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) to provide additional points of contact during an emergency. The OEMC’s…
ComEd’s $31 million settlement offer to refund ratepayers for their bribery scheme was approved unanimously by the Illinois Commerce Commission last week. Another $7 million was added by ComEd under the Federal…
In response to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) order filed in July for ComEd to file an initial multi-year integrated grid plan, BOMA/Chicago has filed as an intervenor to be a party…
As part of a coalition of business, real estate, and construction groups, BOMA/Chicago opposes the Bring Chicago Home Transfer Tax proposal. The proposal would increase transfer taxes by 253%, increasing the City’s…
Dates: July 28-31, 2022 Street Closures: Columbus from Roosevelt to Monroe. Monroe from Michigan to Dusable LSD. All east-west streets from Monroe to Roosevelt / Michigan Ave to Columbus Primary Entrances: Ida…
For buildings experiencing chronic trespassing issues, the Chicago Police Department has a Criminal Trespass Affidavit Program. Building members with parking lots or private outdoor areas can give the police permission to make…
This month, 14 BOMA/Chicago and other private sector members attended orientation for the Chicago Private Public Task Force (CPPTF) seat in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is activated by the…
In June, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) proactively filed a Notice of Inquiry from state-regulated utilities, including ComEd and People’s Gas, seeking information about plans to apply for federal grants, loans, assistance,…
As required by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act passed in 2021, ComEd filed its Beneficial Electrification plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on July 1. The Beneficial Electrification plan focuses…
Building Members should look for a new carbon credit on your ComEd bill. This rebate will amount to $0.03087/kWh and should provide a significant reduction in your bill for the next year.…
In July, Cook County Commission Bill Lowry joined BOMA/Chicago’s Taxation Committee. The group discussed property taxes and the classification system and provided additional insight about challenges commercial office buildings are facing due…
After the great success of BOMA/Chicago’s winter Ambassador Program, the Chicago Loop Alliance announced an expansion of their Ambassador Program throughout the Loop. This program will patrol the central Loop from Dearborn…
During the BOMA International Conference in Nashville, former BOMA/Chicago President and current BOMA/Chicago Foundation President Lance Knez was elected as the Vice President of the BOMA North Central Region. We are excited…
Amy Masters has been named Director of Government and External Affairs at BOMA/Chicago. Amy previously served as BOMA/Chicago’s Director of Marketing and Communications. In this position, Amy expanded BOMA/Chicago’s social media reach…
Congratulations to Our Two TOBY International Winners! The commercial real estate industry honored 14 commercial properties with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award at the June 28 TOBY Gala that…