Happy Constitution and Citizenship Day! Today is the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the most influential document in United States History. We also celebrate all of those “who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” In celebration of the great living document that is the foundation of all legal and governmental […]
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Happy National Skyscraper Day! Did you know that any building that is over 150 meters tall is considered a skyscraper? Once a building is over 300 meters tall it is considered a “supertall” skyscraper. In honor of National Skyscraper Day, Strellis and Field wanted to provide some history and facts about Chicago’s famous skyscrapers. Chicago […]
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Happy National Golf Month! In honor of August being National Golf Month, and golf gaining popularity as a socially distant activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us at Strellis and Field wanted to share some tips on how to stay safe and healthy on the course. Make sure to follow all local, state, and […]
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Yesterday, on July 27, the city of Chicago announced the creation of a new air quality reform agenda that aims to improve Chicago’s air quality and ensure equitable economic growth simultaneously. Data from the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Air Quality and Health Report has led to this new reform agenda. The report found that […]
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has just announced that some Chicago COVID-19 restrictions will be reinstated as a precautionary effort to fight the recent rise in cases. Lightfoot, alongside the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, have said that some restrictions pertaining to bars, restaurants, gyms and personal […]
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Lake Michigan has been setting records for both warm temperatures and high water levels which may attract Chicagoans to the lake to swim. On July 8, the average water temperature reached 75.1 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 11 degrees warmer than normal. The only other time the lake has been this warm was at the end […]
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Happy National Grilling Month! The smell and taste of good food grilling on the barbecue is a summer staple and a great at-home activity to do with your family while social distancing. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average, about 10,600 at home fires are caused by grills each year, and most […]
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Chicago has been experiencing extreme heat this summer. According to the Chicago Tribune, this summer’s heat has already set Chicago weather records as June’s temperature average tied for the sixth hottest on record. The city has taken measures to help Chicagoans cool down such as opening cooling centers, stationing air-conditioned CTA buses at Chicago Public […]
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Americans across all 50 states are preparing to celebrate the 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of our nation this weekend. Despite Independence Day looking a bit different this year due to the recently lifted COVID-19 restrictions, Strellis and Field wanted to share some facts about the signing of the Declaration […]
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Today is the first day of July and the day that 10 new Illinois laws will be going into effect. Here is a brief recap of the new laws in Illinois. Minimum Wage Increase In Chicago, the minimum wage is increasing from $13 to $14/hr for employers with over 21 employees. The minimum wage for […]
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