Minimum Wage and Fair Workweek
The annual scheduled increase in Chicago’s minimum wage and a scheduled enhancement of the Fair Workweek ordinance requirements will go into effect on Friday, July 1, 2022. The Chicago minimum…
A Message from the BACP Commissioner
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection In just the first few months of 2022, we have seen impactful changes take place in our great city. We awarded grants to over 2,000 small…
Sidewalk Signs Will be Allowed in the City of Chicago by Obtaining City Permit
CITY OF CHICAGO BUSINESS AFFAIRS & CONSUMER PROTECTION // Feb. 23, 2022 Effective March 1, 2022, sidewalk signs (e.g. A-frame, T-frame, or other temporary self-supporting type signs, placed on the…
City Announces Indoor Vaccine Requirements
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection // Dec. 21, 2021 Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Department of Business…
Reminder: Chicago Mask Mandate in Effect
Under City of Chicago Public Health Order No. 2021-1, business must post signage indicating that masks are mandated for all customers in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status. Signage is…
In Effect: Chicago New Indoor Mask Mandate
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Effective Friday August 20, 2021, masks are required in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status. Following updated guidance from the…
Updated Chicago Regulations
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection // July 9, 2021 BACP is pleased to announce that Chicago’s City Council passed the Chi Biz Strong Initiative on June…
City Announces Expansion of Indoor Dining
CITY OF CHICAGO BUSINESS AFFAIRS & CONSUMER PROTECTION // FEBRUARY 16, 2021 The City of Chicago announced that, effective immediately, indoor service at bars, restaurants and event venues can increase…
Chicago Vaccine Rollout for Grocery Stores
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection // February 4, 2021 Thank you for all you are doing to provide the goods and services our nation needs. We…
2021 Session Update #9
More Regions Out of Mitigations Tiers / City Remains Under Stricter Guidelines / House Cancels February Session Dates / Rep. Thapedi Announces Resignation FEBRUARY 2, 2021 Over the last…