Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

BACP's Office of Labor Standards oversees Chicago's landmark labor laws through engagement and enforcement, and processes complaints, conducts investigations, mediates disputes, directs settlement proceedings, issues violations and more: Chicago.gov/LaborLaws

09/07/2026

REMINDER: The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. BACP offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

View all upcoming City holidays: chi.gov/holidays

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Where are you ordering from tomorrow? 🍕

09/04/2026

This morning's free business education webinar starts at 9:30am. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities invites you to a comprehensive training on Digital Accessibility for creating accessible websites, documents, social media, & more.

09/04/2026

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. BACP offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

View all upcoming City holidays: chi.gov/holidays

09/03/2026

ICYMI: The Neighborhood Market Grant Program supports food entrepreneurs and food-focused organizations in communities working to increase access to fresh, healthy and affordable food.

Learn more and apply: Chicago.gov/BACPRecoveryPlan

09/03/2026

Starting or growing a business this year? BACP's Entrepreneur Certificate Program helps you gain knowledge across various business topics.

💻Register: Chicago.gov/BACPCertificate
📝Attend 6 webinars: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars
🎓Graduate: Eligible for CIBC Bank loan &/or College Credit

09/03/2026

Through the Neighborhood Market Grant Program, Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and A4CB will provide $10,000 one-time grants to small retail food businesses operating a physical storefront in priority geographies across Chicago. The program will focus on businesses that are both economic anchors and food access points in neighborhoods historically impacted by disinvestment.

Join BACP and A4CB to review the grant eligibility criteria and get ready to submit your application. Register: https://loom.ly/YQeOZQA

09/02/2026

Portage Park—Chicago’s largest Polish neighborhood—is home to vintage charm & heaps of history.

Get a taste of its polish roots at the neighborhood's many polish restaurants, as well as some great mexican cuisine. Explore: https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/portage-park/