Summer 2023: Association News

Sustainability Work Group Wins NAR Grant to Support Climate Action Museum

The Sustainability Work Group’s funding will help Chicago’s Climate Action Museum (CAM) with the creation of displays geared toward the intersectionality of housing and climate issues. Visitors will learn more about topics like insulation, appliances, and sustainable building construction.

Only the 7th of its kind in the world, Chicago’s Climate Action Museum’s mission is to “activate a tipping point on climate mitigation in the Chicago region through education, stimulating critical thought, and to inspire and facilitate direct action.”

Visit the Climate Action Museum to better understand current and future changes in the Chicago real estate market and how Chicago’s New Energy Transformation Code is contributing to this mission


Two Chicago REALTORS® Past Presidents Honored By Illinois REALTORS®

Two Chicago Association of REALTORS® past presidents were honored during the Illinois REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year Banquet on April 24, 2023.

Zeke Morris, EXIT Strategy Realty/EMA Management, was honored as the 2023 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year and Nykea Pippion McGriff, Coldwell Banker Realty, was honored as our local REALTOR® of the Year.

Congratulations on your accomplishments!


COO Zack Wahlquist Honored with Association Professional Achievement Award

Congratulations to our Chief Operating Officer for being honored as a recipient of the Association Professional Achievement Award by Association Forum! He was honored during the Step Up Gala in June for his exemplary service and outstanding accomplishments in association management.