Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

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The Department of 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.

 

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Alerts (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

Severe Alert Aug 1, 2013 Request for Proposals for the Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs) and Specialty Advisors
Severe Alert Apr 20, 2013 Weather-Related Warning to Consumers
High Alert Apr 25, 2013 Temporary Small Business Center Hours
Low Alert Sep 13, 2013 Taxicab Medallion Auction
Low Alert Jul 26, 2013 City's Committment to Small Businesses

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Most Recent News (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

Sep 20, 2013 City Announces Free Small Business Education Workshop Schedule for October
Aug 30, 2013 City Officials Slated to Present Six Free Business Education Workshops at City Hall
Jul 19, 2013 City of Chicago Hosts Free Social Media Boot Camp
Jun 26, 2013 City of Chicago Hosting Free Business Workshops Throughout July July 19 Workshop to be Conducted in Spanish
May 23, 2013 June 2013 Business Education Workshops
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Apply for Your Business License Online

Business License Look-Up

File A Consumer Complaint Online

Liquor Moratorium / Vote Dry Area Look-Up

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Renew Your Business License Online

Schedule An Appointment With A Business Consultant

Department Main Office

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

  • Phone: 312.744.6060
    TTY: 312.744.1944
    Fax: 312.744.0246
  • 121 N. LaSalle Street
    8th Floor
    Chicago, IL 60602   
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Other BACP locations:

2350 W. Ogden Avenue

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