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Chicago Department of Buildings @ChicagoDOB

The Chicago Department of Buildings supports the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of Chicago through enforcement of the Building Code.

Joined March 2014
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
Chicago OEMC
@ChicagoOEMC
Jun 10
NotifyChicago: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 10 at 3:55PM CDT until June 10 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL NWS:DESTRUCTIVE WIND STORM in this area til 430 PM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
Jun 10
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Chicago IL, Cicero IL and Arlington Heights IL until 4:30 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:30 PM CDT. The warning includes Chicago IL, Cicero IL and Arlington Heights IL. This warning is for Eastern Lake County Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 4,518,820 people in the warning along with 1080 schools and 69 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 4:30 PM CDT. The warning includes Chicago IL, Cicero IL and Arlington Heights IL. This warning is for Eastern Lake County Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 4,518,820 people in the warning along with 1080 schools and 69 hospitals.

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See it. Be it. Build it. 🎓🏗️ Congratulations to the Chicago Builds Class of 2026! You are not the future of the building trades. You are the generation of right now. We see you. We believe in you. And we can’t wait to see what you will build! #Classof2026 #ChicagoBuilds
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Today is International Building Safety Day — and in Chicago, we show up for it every single day. 🏗️ To every building owner and manager: Don’t wait for a violation. Don’t wait for an emergency. Act now. #InternationalBuildingSafetyDay #BuiltToLast
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Commissioner Hopkins represented DOB at the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation’s ribbon cutting this weekend. Together, we are transforming neighborhoods and increasing homeownership — 1 permit, 1 inspection, 1 project at a time. #BuildBetterTogether
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This Saturday, our teams joined 1,000 volunteers from @RTMetroChicago for its 35th National Rebuilding Day, preparing 60 homes across the city at no cost to homeowners. Safe homes = stronger neighborhoods. That’s how we Build Better Together. 🛠️🏡 #RebuildingDay
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Honored to join these engineers and industry leaders from across the country at the @ConcreteACI’s Spring Convention! As the only government rep. on the panel, we’re proud that our Facade Ordinance remains part of the national conversation. Safety doesn’t happen in silos. 🏙️ #ACI
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
Mar 26
Thunderstorms will increase in coverage this afternoon with a few turning severe through this evening. The highest threat for severe weather is in the orange shaded area. The threat for tornadoes in our area is much lower than earlier in the month. #ILwx #INwx
Headline: Threat for Severe Weather this Evening. Sub Headline: Primary Threat Area Focused Along and South of Interstate 80. Move indoors if you hear thunder. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. What To Expect. What To Do. Large, Damaging Hail. Some storms may produce hail >2” in diameter, especially in orange shaded area. Scattered Severe Thunderstorms. Especially in the orange shaded area. Localized Damaging Winds. Capable of downing tree limbs. Through 11 PM Tonight. Graphic Created: Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:29 PM CDT

ALT Headline: Threat for Severe Weather this Evening. Sub Headline: Primary Threat Area Focused Along and South of Interstate 80. Move indoors if you hear thunder. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. What To Expect. What To Do. Large, Damaging Hail. Some storms may produce hail >2” in diameter, especially in orange shaded area. Scattered Severe Thunderstorms. Especially in the orange shaded area. Localized Damaging Winds. Capable of downing tree limbs. Through 11 PM Tonight. Graphic Created: Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:29 PM CDT

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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
Choose Chicago@ChooseChicago
Mar 4
Happy birthday, Chicago. 🫶 189 years of the best city on Earth. 🎥: @ durrcreative 📢: Tim Sinclair #NeverOutdoneChi
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
Chicago Department of Environment@ChicagoDOE
Feb 25
DOE is hiring! 📢We're looking for a PR Representative to help support our department's communications needs. Learn more about the role and apply at chi.gov/doejobs.
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Temperatures are dropping, and you have a right to be warm! 🔥 Chicago's Heat Ordinance is in full effect and requires building owners to maintain safe indoor temperatures in the winter months. Cold apartment? Wellness check? Call 3-1-1. Stay warm and take care of each other!
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
311
@CHI311
12 Dec 2025
Use the CHI311 mobile app, go online to 311.chicago.gov or call 311 to report no heat, or insufficient heat.

Chicago Department of Buildings@ChicagoDOB
12 Dec 2025
🥶Chicago temps dropping into the negatives this weekend! The Heat Ordinance states your landlord MUST keep your home warm in the winter: 68°F day 🏠 and 66°F night 🌙 ❄️ No heat? Call 311 immediately to report. Check on your neighbors and loved ones. Stay warm, Chicago. 💙
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
Chicago ParkDistrict
@ChicagoParks
13 Dec 2025
Layer up Chicago! @NWSChicago has issued a cold weather advisory that will run thru Sun., Dec. 14. If you must be outside for extended periods, seek relief at Warming Centers & @ChicagoParks fieldhouses are open during operating hours to warm up. 👉 chicagoparkdistrict.com/warm….

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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
12 Dec 2025
Replying to @NWSChicago
Bitterly cold temperatures are expected this weekend, with the coldest wind chills (-15 to -25F) occurring Saturday Night. A rapid build up of ice on area rivers may occur as well, leading to an increased threat for localized ice jams. Bundle up! #ILwx #INwx
Headline: Frigid Temperatures Coming This Weekend. Sub Headline: Coldest Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night. What To Do. What To Expect. Bring Pets Indoors. Limit Time Outdoors. Cover All Exposed Skin. What To Expect. Saturday Night into Sunday morning. Bitterly Cold temperatures. Lowest wind chills -15° to -25°. Rapid build-up of ice on area rivers. Localized ice jamming may occur. Graphic Created: Friday, December 12, 2025 3:35 PM CST

ALT Headline: Frigid Temperatures Coming This Weekend. Sub Headline: Coldest Wind Chills Expected Saturday Night. What To Do. What To Expect. Bring Pets Indoors. Limit Time Outdoors. Cover All Exposed Skin. What To Expect. Saturday Night into Sunday morning. Bitterly Cold temperatures. Lowest wind chills -15° to -25°. Rapid build-up of ice on area rivers. Localized ice jamming may occur. Graphic Created: Friday, December 12, 2025 3:35 PM CST
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🥶Chicago temps dropping into the negatives this weekend! The Heat Ordinance states your landlord MUST keep your home warm in the winter: 68°F day 🏠 and 66°F night 🌙 ❄️ No heat? Call 311 immediately to report. Check on your neighbors and loved ones. Stay warm, Chicago. 💙
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Day 1 in the books! 🏗️ Huge thanks to @Chicago_Build for inviting our Managing Deputy Conmissioner to discuss the future of our cities alongside industry leaders. Here’s to building a better Chicago together! #Chicagobuildexpo2025
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Construction permits issued! 🏗️ DOB is excited to support the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park project with the issuance of the permit to construct the PsiQuantum facility. Proud to be part of this incredible transformation on Chicago’s Southeast side. #ChicagoBuilds
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The heat isn't done with us yet! As temperatures climb above 80°F this weekend and next week, remember: You have a right to be cool! The Chicago Cooling Ordinance requires qualifying buildings to provide air conditioning in common areas. Stay informed, stay safe, stay cool.
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Chicago Department of Buildings retweeted
Mayor Brandon Johnson
@ChicagosMayor
1 Sep 2025
Happy Labor Day, Chicago. We are honoring all workers and commemorating Chicago workers' role in creating the 8-hour work day by marching alongside @chicagolabor starting at the Haymarket Memorial, today.
Graphic: Mayor Johnson posing alongside a striking teamster at a Mauser Teamsters strike event. Text: Happy Labor Day, Chicago! Pro-worker. Pro Union. Pro Growth.

ALT Graphic: Mayor Johnson posing alongside a striking teamster at a Mauser Teamsters strike event. Text: Happy Labor Day, Chicago! Pro-worker. Pro Union. Pro Growth.

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DOB in 33! Our business owners are the backbone of our communities, and we were thrilled to join @Ward33Chicago for this morning's Business Mixer to educate owners on the resources DOB has to support them. Thank you for the invitation, Alderwoman Rodriguez! 🤗
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Managing Deputy Commissioner Grant Ullrich met with @AIAChicago large firm leaders to discuss exciting developments ahead! Looking forward to strengthening our partnership to transform Chicago. Thanks for having us! #BuildBetterTogether
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