Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

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The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Chicago.gov/BACP

Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) ensures a fair and vibrant market place for both businesses and consumers. BACP licenses businesses and public vehicles, provides business education and access to resources, enforces the Municipal Code, and protects consumers from fraud.

06/03/2026

Every Friday in Daley Plaza in the Loop, the features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city and is a great opportunity to support local Chicago small businesses!

Dates and details: Chicago.gov/FoodTruckFest

06/03/2026

Bronzeville is a center for African-American life and culture in Chicago. Historically known as the city’s β€œBlack Metropolis,” Bronzeville has a strong sense of pride in its influential history and local businesses.

Explore: https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/bronzeville/

06/03/2026

Today's free business education webinar starts at 3pm. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Topics covered include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, zoning review procedures & more.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride month πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Chicago's diversity is its strength! Which LBGTQ+ owned neighborhood small businesses will you be supporting this month? Shout them out for today's .

06/02/2026

Today's free business education webinar starts at 10am. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Employers and workers are encouraged to join this webinar for an overview of the updates. There will be a Q&A session at the end, and this webinar will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube.

06/01/2026

ALERT: The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is authorizing a Taxi Fuel Surcharge beginning June 1, 2026, as permitted under the Municipal Code of Chicago.

Find complete details at Chicago.gov/RideSmart

06/01/2026

Throughout June, BACP will host free informational webinars to prepare workers and employers for the upcoming changes to Chicago’s labor laws. Register now: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Photos from Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection's post 06/01/2026

This week's free business education webinars:
Tue: Updates to Chicago's Labor Laws
Wed: City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers
Thur: Actualizaciones a las Protecciones Laborales
Fri: Disability and Access Training (DAT) for Businesses

Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

05/29/2026

You're invited! This weekend we're celebrating "Halfway to Small Business Saturday", the halfway mark to the premiere Small Business Shopping holiday celebrated after Thanksgiving πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‰ 🎈 🎊

It's also the perfect way to close out National Small Business Month!

05/29/2026

Stop by the for today's lunch!

πŸ“† Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
⌚ Time: 11am to 3pm
πŸ“ Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington
β›… Afternoon forecast: 69Β°, Partly Cloudy
❓ Question: What truck are you visiting today?

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City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street , Rm 805
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm