January 2020 Advocacy Update

JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT UPDATE The new rules for the Just Housing Amendment have taken effect, although enforcement begins January 31. This amendment expands the Human Rights section of Cook County […]

New Laws Impacting Your Business As of Jan. 1

New year, new decade, new laws – be sure you’re in compliance! Here’s what will impact your business starting Jan. 1, 2020: License Law: On August 9, 2019, Governor JB […]

Marijuana + Property Management: The Info + Resources You Need

As of January 1, 2020, recreational consumption, possession, and sales of cannabis products are legal in Illinois for people over the age of 21. Illinois is the 11th state in […]

December 2019 Government Affairs Update

JUST HOUSING ORDINANCE UPDATE Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect […]

Have Your Say in the City’s Budget Priorities

Make your voices heard! From now through September 30th, you can complete the City of Chicago Budget Town Hall Survey. Mayor Lightfoot’s formal budget will be presented to the City […]

At Home With Diversity – Training Everyone Needs

When staying abreast of legislation which safeguards our industry and human rights, it’s important to ask yourself what you’re doing to hold yourself to the highest professional standard. That’s where […]

Kick Off 2019 With These Member Benefits

How are you kicking off the new year? Have a little down time? We’ve got you covered. Make the most of your time and membership with these benefits to set […]

City of Chicago’s Department of Buildings Announces New Building Code Interpretations

On November 9, 2018, The City of Chicago’s Department of Buildings updated its Chicago Building Code interpretations. A memo from the Department says the new interpretations will address: Prior Code […]

Buildings Department’s New Online Permit Review System Launches on Nov. 18th

The Buildings Department is unveiling a new and improved E-Plan (online permit review) system at 11 PM on Sunday, November 18th. The E-Plan system will be disabled from 4:30 PM […]

Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 27

Please be advised that this Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]

Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 20

Please be advised that this Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]

What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Chicago Rent Control Hearing

A Senate Special Committee on Housing hearing on rent control is scheduled for this Thursday, September 27, at 9:00 AM in Room C600 at the Michael A. Bilandic Building – […]