Department

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Featured Services and Programs

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  Consumers
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  Cable

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.

Alerts (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

	May 8, 2012	New Americans Small Business Fair at the Asian American Business Expo, June 2nd at 9:30am - 3:30pm
	May 4, 2012	Certification of Scales and other Weighing and Measuring Devices
	May 2, 2012	BACP Announces a Summer Partnership with the IRS for Free Tax Counseling for Small Businesses
	Apr 27, 2012	Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance to Simplify and Streamline Business Licensing
	Mar 20, 2012	City-County Collaboration on Cigarette Investigations Takes Effect 4/2

Most Recent News (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

Apr 19, 2012	May Free Business Workshops Focus on Starting and Growing a Business or Not-for-Profit
Mar 22, 2012	City Announces Free Business Workshops During the Month of April
Mar 15, 2012	City Council Approves Ordinance to Educate and Protect Chicagoans Against Unfair Tax Preparers
Mar 14, 2012	Mayor Emanuel Introduces Revised Cable Communications and Ethics Ordinance
Mar 14, 2012	Mayor Emanuel and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Introduce New Franchise Agreement
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What We Do

• Business Licenses
• Cable
• Cable25
• Consumer Protection
• Hearings & Disciplinary Actions
• Investigations & Inspections
• Liquor Licenses
• Outreach & Education
• Public Vehicles
• Public Way Use
• Restaurant Resource Center

Supporting Information

• 10 Things Every Consumer Should Know About Credit
• 3 Simple Steps to Obtain a Business License
• BACP Issues Post Storm Consumer Alert
• Bill of Rights for Consumers Using Tax Preparation Services
• Business Affairs and Consumer Protection - Other Office Locations
• Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Hearing Schedule
• Business License Exemptions
• Business License Forms
• Business License Types
• Cable Operator Contact Information

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City Data

• FOIA Request Log - Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

BACP Resources

Apply for Your Business License Online

Business License Look-Up

File A Consumer Complaint Online

Liquor Moratorium / Vote Dry Area Look-Up

Monthly Business Education Workshop Schedules

Renew Your Business License Online

Schedule An Appointment With A Business Consultant