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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago is seeking a new Communications Director.  Our ideal candidate would be a recent/upcoming college graduate with leadership and organizational skills.  This role is responsible for orchestrating our ... Read Full Article

City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel shocked the local political world on September 4th when he announced that he would not seek a third term as Mayor of the City of Chicago. Emanuel’s withdrawal from the race came as a surprise to many, including h ... Read Full Article

State of Illinois The 100th Illinois General Assembly concluded its work last week. The following is an update on measures we have been monitoring on behalf of MCA of Chicago. SB 3052 (Retainage) Last week, IMSCA’s legislative initiative, ... Read Full Article

Fellow IMSCA members – We are excited to advise you … the Retainage Bill (SB 3052) was narrowly APPROVED by the House Executive Committee last week! We are now faced with the most significant moment for the most important IMSCA initiative of ... Read Full Article

State of Illinois MCA’s Government Affairs Committee met on Friday, March 2, 2018 to review legislation of interest to MCA. At the Committee’s direction, several pieces of legislation will be “slipped” on MCA’s behalf. The legislature has ... Read Full Article