http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html ... http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/business_affairsandconsumerprotectionhearingschedule.html The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection holds hearings and community meetings in its Room 805 offices. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:30:51 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/business_affairsandconsumerprotectionhearingschedule.html 2016-11-18T21:30:51Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/alerts/2016/november/as-winter-chill-takes-hold--city-departments-remind-residents-to.html AS WINTER CHILL TAKES HOLD, CITY DEPARTMENTS REMIND RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING COLD WEATHER Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:45:49 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/alerts/2016/november/as-winter-chill-takes-hold--city-departments-remind-residents-to.html 2016-11-18T20:45:49Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/current_bid_opportunities.html All documents, included those listed here, are available in our Bid and Bond Room. Online responses are not yet available. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:30:45 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/current_bid_opportunities.html 2016-11-18T18:30:45Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/pedicab.html A pedicab is a human pedal-powered public passenger vehicle used to transport passengers for hire. A pedicab chauffeur is the person that drives or peddles and controls the direction and steering of the pedicab. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:23:56 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/pedicab.html 2016-11-17T14:23:56Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/sidewalk_cafe_current_permits.html Listing of currently permitted sidewalk cafés in the City of Chicago. Sidewalk Café Permits are issued by the Public Way Use Unit of BACP at the Small Business Center (SBC) located in City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 800. To obtain a public way use permit, please contact us at (312) 744-6249 (744-6249). Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:13:46 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/sidewalk_cafe_current_permits.html 2016-11-14T17:13:46Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus/alerts/2016/november/Transportation_Network_Provider_Rules_Amendments.html Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:44:40 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus/alerts/2016/november/Transportation_Network_Provider_Rules_Amendments.html 2016-11-08T22:44:40Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/alerts/2014/mar/dcase.html The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide Concession Services at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and Concert Seating Ticket Sales for the Taste of Chicago. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:11:38 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_festivals/alerts/2014/mar/dcase.html 2016-11-08T17:11:38Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tax_preparation_servicesbillofrightsforconsumers.html Tax payers in Chicago will now have recourse against unscrupulous tax preparers after the City Council passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Tax Preparer Ordinance Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:51:46 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tax_preparation_servicesbillofrightsforconsumers.html 2016-11-03T21:51:46Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tax_preparer_businessinformation.html Tax Preparation businesses are required to prepare and submit a Disclosure Form pursuant to Municipal Code 4-44-030[1]. Thu, 03 Nov 2016 21:48:06 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tax_preparer_businessinformation.html 2016-11-03T21:48:06Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/svcs/apply_for_voluntarydisclosureofchicagobusinesstaxes.html Apply for Voluntary Disclosure of Business Taxes Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:16:10 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/svcs/apply_for_voluntarydisclosureofchicagobusinesstaxes.html 2016-11-03T17:16:10Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/news/2016/june/AmusementTaxforBusinessSubscribersofSatelliteTelevision.html Amusement Tax: Subscribers to Paid Television Programming (7511) Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:15:01 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/tax_division/news/2016/june/AmusementTaxforBusinessSubscribersofSatelliteTelevision.html 2016-11-03T17:15:01Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/amusement_tax_subscriberstopaidtelevisionprogramming.html Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:57:54 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/amusement_tax_subscriberstopaidtelevisionprogramming.html 2016-11-03T16:57:54Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/hotel_accommodationstax.html Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:23:59 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/hotel_accommodationstax.html 2016-11-03T16:23:59Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_s_creativeindustries/news/2014/feb/expo.html March 14-15 Expo at Chicago Cultural Center includes 40+ workshops, 160+ exhibitors connecting Chicago’s creative community with resources they need to thrive Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:57:10 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_s_creativeindustries/news/2014/feb/expo.html 2016-10-28T15:57:10Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/supp_info/overview_of_the_contractingprocess.html This page contains information on the Contracting Process Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:31:56 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/supp_info/overview_of_the_contractingprocess.html 2016-10-27T18:31:56Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/workforce_development/news/2016/september/city-council-passes-mayor-emanuels-ex-offender-utilization-procu.html New program would create job opportunities, training for ex-offenders seeking a second chance Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:32:41 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/workforce_development/news/2016/september/city-council-passes-mayor-emanuels-ex-offender-utilization-procu.html 2016-10-26T19:32:41Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/cert/svcs/find_disadvantagedbusinessenterprisesdbefirms.html Search the Illinois UCP (Unified Certification Program) for DBE firms (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises). Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:58:37 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/cert/svcs/find_disadvantagedbusinessenterprisesdbefirms.html 2016-10-24T20:58:37Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/steps_in_the_liquorlicenseapplicationprocess.html Steps in the Liquor License Application Process Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:26:42 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/steps_in_the_liquorlicenseapplicationprocess.html 2016-10-24T20:26:42Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/vehic/svcs/mpea_online_permitapplicationform.html MPEA Airport Departure Tax & Ground Transportation Tax Online Registration Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:57:57 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/vehic/svcs/mpea_online_permitapplicationform.html 2016-10-24T17:57:57Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago_landmarks-publicationsandadditionalinformation.html A list of landmark-related publications by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, including the Landmarks Ordinance, Permit Review schedule and guidelines, and the "U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings." Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:38:10 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago_landmarks-publicationsandadditionalinformation.html 2016-10-21T17:38:10Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/special_service_areasandproviderlist.html List of Special Service Areas in Chicago Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:58:22 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/special_service_areasandproviderlist.html 2016-10-18T22:58:22Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cchr/supp_info/who_we_are.html The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago's diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Commissioners, advisory councils, and staff conduct pro-active programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:20:07 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cchr/supp_info/who_we_are.html 2016-10-18T17:20:07Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/liquor_license_restrictionsandspecialregulations.html Liquor License Restrictions and Special Regulations Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:47:18 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/liquor_license_restrictionsandspecialregulations.html 2016-10-14T20:47:18Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/top_tips_for_liquorlicensees.html Top Tips for Liquor Licensees Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:45:51 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/top_tips_for_liquorlicensees.html 2016-10-14T20:45:51Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/community_meetings.html The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection/Local Liquor Control Commission assists local community members and licensees in resolving these problems together by facilitating community meetings. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:44:33 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/community_meetings.html 2016-10-14T20:44:33Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/classes_of_liquorlicenses.html Classes of Liquor Licenses Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:40:57 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/classes_of_liquorlicenses.html 2016-10-14T20:40:57Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/wholesaletobaccodealerreq.html “Wholesale Tobacco dealer” means any person making, manufacturing or jobbing cigars, or selling, offering for sale, exposing for sale, or keeping with the intention of selling or exchanging or delivering at wholesale, any tobacco, snuff, cigars, cigarettes or cigarette papers, including leaf tobacco or any preparations containing tobacco. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:07:02 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/wholesaletobaccodealerreq.html 2016-10-13T22:07:02Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/retailtobaccodealerrequirements.html Find information on Retail Tobacco Dealer. “Retail Tobacco dealer” means any person selling, offering for sale, exposing for sale or keeping with the intention of selling or exchanging at retail, tobacco products or tobacco accessories in the City of Chicago. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 22:06:51 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/retailtobaccodealerrequirements.html 2016-10-13T22:06:51Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/Valet_Parking_Operator_Business_License.html All Valet Parking Operator business license applications and communications will now be processed at the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s “Small Business Center” located at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 800. Valet Parking Operator Licenses will no longer be accepted, transacted or processed at 2350 W Ogden. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:48:23 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/Valet_Parking_Operator_Business_License.html 2016-10-07T22:48:23Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/mobile_food_vendorlicenses.html Mayor Emanuel introduced an ordinance passed by the City Council to expand mobile food vehicle operations in neighborhoods across Chicago. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:43:03 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/mobile_food_vendorlicenses.html 2016-10-07T22:43:03Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/license_applicationrequirementsinformation.html Information resource for standard business license application requirements. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:26:55 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/license_applicationrequirementsinformation.html 2016-10-07T22:26:55Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/public_way_use_permits.html Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:04:56 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/sbc/public_way_use_permits.html 2016-10-07T22:04:56Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/pre-bid_and_pre-submittalconferenceattendees.html Pre-Bid and Pre-Submittal Conference Attendees Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:19:44 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/pre-bid_and_pre-submittalconferenceattendees.html 2016-10-07T21:19:44Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/business_licenseforms.html Business License Forms Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:57:16 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/business_licenseforms.html 2016-10-07T20:57:16Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/amusement_tax.html Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:31:46 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/amusement_tax.html 2016-10-07T20:31:46Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/real_property_transfertax.html Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:35:02 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/real_property_transfertax.html 2016-10-07T15:35:02Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago-landmark-designation--uptown-square-district0.html Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:38:51 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago-landmark-designation--uptown-square-district0.html 2016-10-06T21:38:51Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tobaccoregulations.html BACP licenses the sale of tobacco products in Chicago. The rules for tobacco dealing in Chicago are in attached pages for your convenience. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:55:51 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/tobaccoregulations.html 2016-10-06T16:55:51Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/events/news/2016/october/city-council-approves-ordinances-proposed-by-mayor-emanuel--chai.html Ordinances build on a history of creating opportunities for small, mid-sized, minority and women owned businesses to build capacity Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:19:29 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/events/news/2016/october/city-council-approves-ordinances-proposed-by-mayor-emanuel--chai.html 2016-10-05T19:19:29Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/annual_plastic_bagrecyclingreportinginformation.html Find information on how to report Annual Plastic Bag Recycling. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 17:17:43 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/annual_plastic_bagrecyclingreportinginformation.html 2016-10-05T17:17:43Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/certification_ofscalesandotherweighingandmeasuringdevices.html All devices used for weighing or measuring, where products are directly sold to consumers, must be certified by the City of Chicago. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:40:56 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/certification_ofscalesandotherweighingandmeasuringdevices.html 2016-10-04T20:40:56Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/recovery_zone_faciltiybonds.html Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFB) are traditional tax-exempt bonds which have lower interest rates because the interest is tax-exempt to the investors for Federal tax purposes. This is a new category of tax exempt private activity bonds authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to stimulate economic recovery. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:06:22 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/recovery_zone_faciltiybonds.html 2016-10-04T20:06:22Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/non-competitive_procurement.html According to the Illinois Municipal Purchasing Act, Chapter 65, Section 5/8-10 et. seq. of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, “Contracts Not Requiring Competitive Bids,” the Non-Competitive Procurement method is used for the procurement of goods and services which by their nature are not adapted to award by competitive bidding,. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:03:46 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dps/provdrs/contract/svcs/non-competitive_procurement.html 2016-10-04T20:03:46Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/minimumwage.html Minimum wage information. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:03:33 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/minimumwage.html 2016-10-03T20:03:33Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/fillingstationrulesandregulations.html The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is pleased to present the draft of its newly updated Filling Station Rules and Regulations. This document consolidates and modernizes the three sets of rules that have been in effect over the past several decades. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:46:38 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/fillingstationrulesandregulations.html 2016-10-03T19:46:38Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/farmers_market.html Chicago's Farmers Markets bring vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago from May-October. Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:45:34 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/farmers_market.html 2016-09-30T16:45:34Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/lac/supp_info/2009hearings.html Dates listed for the (LAC) 2013 Meeting Schedule Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:23:11 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/lac/supp_info/2009hearings.html 2016-09-29T20:23:11Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/utility-bill.html You can pay online, by phone, by mail, at an EZ Pay Station, in-person at a City Payment Site or at your local currency exchange. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:41:36 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/utility-bill.html 2016-09-26T16:41:36Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/ethics/provdrs/reg/svcs/alderrecusals.html Disclosures/Notifications filed by Council members pursuant to Section 2-156-080 of the Ethics Ordinance Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:47:53 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/ethics/provdrs/reg/svcs/alderrecusals.html 2016-09-22T20:47:53Z http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus/alerts/2016/september/sharedhousingordinance.html Information About the Shared Housing Ordinance Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:58:06 GMT http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus/alerts/2016/september/sharedhousingordinance.html 2016-09-12T21:58:06Z