Every August, Black Business Month offers an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black-owned businesses and their vital role in shaping Chicago’s electrical industry. Powering Chicago is proud to champion the Black-owned electrical contractors in Chicago who exemplify union craftsmanship that is building a brighter future for our city and region. As we celebrate Black […]
With more than a century of service and decades as a signatory electrical contractor with IBEW Local 134, Taylor Electric Company brings a legacy of lasting expertise, IBEW Local 134-trained talent, and community-focused leadership to the table. Under the leadership of President and CEO Kendra Dinkins, the firm has completed high-profile projects and helped redefine […]
For more than 100 years, Navy Pier has stood as a symbol of Chicago’s culture and progress. Now, the newly opened Navy Pier Marina brings fresh energy to the north end of the pier, thanks in part to the work of M.J. Electric, a Powering Chicago signatory electrical contractor known for handling complex, high-profile projects. […]
Powering Chicago welcomed the 2025 Green Drives Conference and Expo, hosted by the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT), to the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (IN-Tech) in Alsip on May 8. The event brought together municipal leaders, clean energy advocates, fleet professionals, and exhibitors from across the Midwest to explore clean transportation solutions, from electric and […]
Welcome to the June edition of The Power of Better, Powering Chicago’s monthly LinkedIn newsletter! This month, we’re highlighting our ongoing commitment to advancing better construction, better careers, and better communities throughout Chicago and Cook County. We’ll take you through our latest podcast episode, a heartwarming Father’s Day feature, our participation in a key industry […]
Father’s Day is a special time to reflect on the legacy, mentorship, and family traditions that shape Chicago’s unionized electrical industry. At Powering Chicago, we’re proud to highlight the stories of remarkable fathers whose dedication and passion inspire future generations of electricians. These stories underscore the importance of family, mentorship, and skilled craftsmanship in building […]
For Eddie O’Farrell, an IBEW Local 134 journeyman wireman working as an escalator mechanic for the CTA, fatherhood and union brotherhood are deeply connected. His story is one of commitment—to his kids, his trade, and his own healing. That journey began in 1999, when Eddie enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS […]
This Memorial Day, Powering Chicago joins the nation in honoring the brave service members who sacrificed to protect our freedoms. Powering Chicago recognizes their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to a cause greater than themselves. From the battlefields of history to today’s commitments, these heroes have preserved the liberties that allow us to build, grow, and […]
On a bright spring morning in Maywood and Austin, over 20 Powering Chicago signatory contractors and nearly 400 IBEW Local 134 electricians came together to improve lives by making residents’ homes safer during this year’s National Rebuilding Day. Volunteers, including apprentices and journeymen from IBEW Local 134 and contractors from the Electrical Contractors’ Association of […]
Powering Chicago is proud to announce that the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has honored several of our member contractors in their 2025 Safety Recognition Program. These awards celebrate contractors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to creating safe environments for their employees and clients. NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement Program is an elite safety recognition focused […]
