Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

10/26/2026

On the heels of International Artist's Day (Oct. 25), now's the perfect time to underscore BACP's commitment to our city's Creative Workers, who are the foundation of Chicago’s rich arts and culture landscape.

Learn more about the 'Art is Labor' campaign: Chicago.gov/CreativeWork

10/26/2026

BACP is !
✅ Administrative Services Officer (Closes Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM)
✅ Supervisor of Business Compliance Investigations (Closes Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM)
✅ Staff Assistant (Closes Nov 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM)

Learn more and apply: Chi.gov/BACPJobs

10/26/2026

This week's free business education webinars:
Wed: Pasos para obtener una licencia comercial
Thu: Think Outside the Benefits Box: Supporting Disabled Creative Workers as an Employer
Fri: Managing Cash Flow– Practical Problem Solving

Learn more & register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Airing on Cable25: See the work created by Chicago teens in the 'Youth in Focus' Film Pathways program, presented in partnership with the Chicago Film Office and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

From screenwriting and cinematography to editing and directing, these young filmmakers brought their stories to life from script to screen.

10/23/2026

ICYMI: BACP is !
✅ Administrative Services Officer (Closes Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM)
✅ Supervisor of Business Compliance Investigations (Closes Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM)

Learn more and apply: Chi.gov/BACPJobs

10/23/2026

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

We will discuss resources for entrepreneurs wishing to start or grow their business in Chicago. Topics will include Writing a Business Plan, Funding, Grants and much more.

10/22/2026

RFP ANNOUNCEMENT: Formerly known as Neighborhood Business Development Centers, the new Neighborhood Business Network will work alongside business service organizations and entrepreneurs to help start, grow & scale businesses in Chicago. Learn more & apply: Chicago.gov/NBDC

10/22/2026

ICYMI: The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) authorized a Taxi Fuel Surcharge beginning October 21, 2026, as permitted under the Municipal Code of Chicago.

Find details and updates at Chicago.gov/RideSmart

10/22/2026

This morning at 10am! Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

For creative workers with disabilities, making the work is only one part of the job. Navigating access needs, researching rights and protections, finding resources, deciding when and how to disclose a disability, and advocating for accommodations is additional labor that’s part of building and sustaining a creative career. This work is essential, but it is often unrecognized.

This webinar, part of the Creative Worker Rights, Art is Labor campaign, will provide information and practical tools to help disabled creative workers better understand their rights, protections, and available resources from the City of Chicago. A City representative will share information about relevant resources and support, followed by a conversation with disabled creative workers about the practical realities of self-advocacy, including communicating across needs, navigating disclosure, requesting accommodations, and finding support. Participants will leave with a better understanding of available City resources and practical ideas to consider when navigating access needs, accommodations, disclosure, and self-advocacy in their creative work.

Presented by The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office of Labor Standards and 2nd Story.