News Releases

Feb 23, 2023
National Consumer Protection Week Raises Awareness of Consumer Rights and Provides Resources for Consumers in Chicago
Feb 14, 2023
First Small Business Expo of 2023 Offers Resources For Chicago Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Jan 23, 2023
BACP Launches Business Licensing Webinar Series to Assist Current and Future Business Owners With Licensing Process
Dec 5, 2022
City of Chicago Reaches $10 Million Settlement With Uber Eats, Postmates
Nov 22, 2022
City Encourages Residents to Shop Local, Support Small Businesses During Holiday Season
Nov 17, 2022
Small Business Storefront Activations Launch Across Chicago Creating Unique Shopping Experiences
Nov 2, 2022
Chicago Taxicab Drivers Awarded with Free Medallion For Exemplary Service to the Disability Community
Oct 5, 2022
City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program
Sep 28, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Urban Agriculture in the City
Aug 31, 2022
Small Business Expo to Offer Wide-Range of Business Resources
Aug 18, 2022
Updated Business Zoning Guide to Provide Clarity and Ease of Use for Business Owners
Jun 15, 2022
Upcoming BACP Small Business Expo Will Take Place In-Person
Jun 13, 2022
BACP “Empower Hour: Conversation With the Commissioner” Launches to Provide Meaningful Dialogue in Chicago’s Business Community
Jun 6, 2022
Chicago's Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Workweek Changes Go Into Effect July 1, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
Industry-Focused Business Education Webinar Series Addresses Business Specific Support and Resources
May 4, 2022
Chicago Food Truck Festival Returns to Daley Plaza
Apr 7, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot, CDOT, and BACP Announce Micromobility Expansion to Include Citywide Scooter Program
Apr 6, 2022
BACP Remote Small Business Expo Leans Into Community Business Partners to Inform and Inspire the Small Business Community
Mar 21, 2022
Chicago Workers Received Over $1 Million in Restitution in 2021
Mar 11, 2022
Joint Statement From the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP), Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) and Chicago Police Department (CPD)

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