Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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What We Do

Hearings & Disciplinary Actions

The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) regulates and hears cases regarding business license issues; conducts hearings and issues disciplinary action when businesses are found to be in violation of the Chicago Municipal Code. 

BACP protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices; enforces consumer protection ordinances and licensing of businesses in Chicago.

BACP also protects the safety of the public by identifying and removing dangerous products and by notifying consumers of those products.

Below are lists of companies / individuals that have had disciplinary action from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).

Business License Revocations as of May 1, 2013 - Liquor

Business License Revocations as of May 1, 2013 - Non-Liquor

Contractors / Companies Found Liable of Home Repair Fraud or Consumer Fraud Within the Past 5 Years

Public Chauffeur License Revocations and Denials Between January 1, 2006 to May 1, 2013

Public Chauffeur Licenses Currently Suspended As of  December 1 , 2012

Public Chauffeurs With Two or More Cab Complaints in the Last Two Years

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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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