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Winter 2026 New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About
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What's the Toughest Problem Facing Your Board? Video
What's the Toughest Problem Facing Your Board? Three Perspectives
Webinars/Seminars
2026 Spring Current Issue
Management
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Understanding Management Fees

Minding the Bottom Line
If your building or association is professionally managed, having some familiarity with the billing structures property …
Management
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2025 Summer

Families, Kids & Quality of Life

Managing Safety, Enforcing Rules
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2025 Summer

Surveillance & Security

Privacy vs. Safety in Shared-Interest Communities
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2025 Summer

Continuing Education for Managers

The Benefits of Going Back to School
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2025 Summer

The Collections Process

Recovering What’s Owed
Finance
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Increasing Homeowner Resale Values

Top 10 Ways Boards Can Help
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to increase net worth. That's why it’s so important for board members t…
Finance
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2024 Fall/Expo

Money Mindfulness

Tips for Keeping Your Association Financially Healthy
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2024 Fall/Expo

Fiduciary Duty Explained

One for All - Not All for One
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Winter 2024

Understanding Your Monthly Financial Information

Key to a Financially Healthy Association
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Understanding Your Monthly Financial Information

The Key to a Financially Successful Association


On The Board
Abraham Lincoln statue in front of the Illinois State Capital Building in Springfield, Illinois

New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About

New & Proposed Legislation Your Board Should Know About
Every year brings a new slate of legislation at both the local and state levels with implications for Chicagoland’s cond…
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Winter 2026

Yes, Associations Do Pay Federal Income Tax

…and How You File Makes a Big Difference
Boards & Boundaries
2025 Fall/Expo

Boards & Boundaries

How ‘Available’ Should You Be?
Neighborhood trouble
2025 Fall/Expo

Handling ‘Problem’ Residents

Communication & Compassion Can Help
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2025 Summer

The Insurance Landscape

Navigating a Historically Hard Market


Maintenance
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The Battle Against Leaks

Inspection, Detection, Correction
Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and constructi…
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2026 Spring

Local Façade Law Overview

It’s About Safety
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Winter 2026

Sprucing Up for Spring

Seasonal Walk-Throughs & Maintenance
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Winter 2026

Responsible Roofing

A Proactive Approach to Making Your Roof Last
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2025 Fall/Expo

Navigating Chicago’s Façade Ordinance

Know What’s Going on Up There


Insurance
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Rising Insurance Premiums

High Costs Force Tough Decisions for Boards

Adequate Community Insurance Coverage

How Much Is Enough?

Insurance in the Multifamily Setting

Knowing Who Covers What is Key

Protecting Board Members from Claims

A Look at Liability & Insurance Coverage

Loss, Insurance, and Claims

A Primer
Design
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Updating Your Lobby Furnishings

Reupholster, or Replace?

Lobby Décor

Trendy or Timeless, Your Building’s First Impression

Grey is Gone in '24

Fresh Trends in Common Area Design

Current Trends in Multifamily Design

Quality, Durability, & Texture Reign Supreme

Capital Design Projects

There’s Always Room for Improvement
Organizations
IREM Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

IREM Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund

27 Chapters On Board So Far

A Look Inside IREM

Serving the Management Profession

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

SOARing High in Chicagoland

The Streeterville Organization of Active Residents

Keeping it Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engnieers