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Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

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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Public Vehicles	Cable

Alerts (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

	Jan 31, 2012	2012 Sidewalk Cafe Application Package Now Available
	Jan 24, 2012	Condominium Ordinance Information
	Jan 19, 2012	City Council Passes Taxi Industry Reform
	Jan 12, 2012	Small Business Solution Station will be at the Public Vehicle Division Offices!
	Dec 13, 2011	New State and City Law Amendments: Ban on Sale of Synthetic Marijuana

Most Recent News (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection)

Feb 2, 2012	Alderman Anthony Beale and BACP Respond to Petition by Taxi Cab Drivers for a 22% Fare Increase
Jan 25, 2012	City Announces Free Business Workshops During the Month of February
Jan 18, 2012	Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Anthony Beale Announce Taxi Industry Reforms Passed by City Council
Dec 22, 2011	City Announces Free Business Workshops During the Month of January
Dec 15, 2011	Mayor Emanuel and Alderman Anthony Beale Introduce Changes to the City Taxi Ordinance to Reform Chicago's Taxi Industry
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