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2 days ago
1 min

Chicago Heat Ordinance

From September 15 through June 1, the temperature inside a rental residence is required to be at least 68 degrees from 8:30 AM to 10:30 P...

License and Permit Extensions for Businesses

Scott Waguespack

Jan 4
2 min

License and Permit Extensions for Businesses

Chicago City Council passed legislation expanding regulatory relief for businesses that continue to be impacted by COVID-19. This ordinan...

Aldermen Introduce Ordinance to Establish an Urban Forestry Advisory Board

Scott Waguespack

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

Aldermen Introduce Ordinance to Establish an Urban Forestry Advisory Board

After many years of collaboration with the Openlands Chicago environmental organization, Aldermen Scott Waguespack, together with...

From the Office of Labor Standards: Anti-Retaliation

Scott Waguespack

Jul 10, 2020
2 min

From the Office of Labor Standards: Anti-Retaliation

This is an important reminder about regulations that are in place to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The Anti-Retaliation...

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