Business Licenses
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issues over 70 different types of business licenses in the City of Chicago and regulates industries as diverse as retail, food establishments, day care centers, manufacturing facilities and motor vehicle repair shops. BACP also regulates the sale of retail liquor in Chicago.
Most types of business licenses can be applied for online, or in person. When in person- a BACP Business Consultant will help determine what licenses or permits you need, process your application and also connect you with business resources. We are located in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 800. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can request an appointment with a business consultant here or by calling 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249).
Public Way Use Permits
In addition to issuing business licenses, BACP is the department which handles General Grants of Privilege for the use of the public way. If your business has a sign, canopy, awning, bench, or anything that extends over, under or is on the public way, it may require a public way use permit. There are several different types of public way uses including sidewalk cafés.
You can apply for a public way use permit unit in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., room 800. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can request an appointment with a business consultant here or by calling 312-74-GOBIZ (744-6249).
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OBTAINING YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE PLEASE VISIT:
https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/provdrs/bus.html
30th Ward, Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras
Ariel E. Reboyras was sworn in as Alderman of the 30th Ward, City of Chicago, on May 7, 2003. A native of New York City, he and his parents relocated to Chicago at the age of twelve. While attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, he majored in Education and was Co-Captain for the UIC “Flames” baseball team. Ariel began his career as a teacher with Chicago Public Schools at Roberto Clemente High School. At Clemente, he was an Assistant Coach for the sport of football and wrestling.
Following his tenure as a teacher, Ariel began his career with the City of Chicago. Ariel drove a truck for the City, worked as an Equipment Dispatcher, headed up an Underground Storage Tank Remediation Program for Fleet Management, became an Equipment Coordinator for the Water Department, and assisted with design specifications for the Fleet Management Division.
Recognizing his dedication to public service, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for the Department of General Services.
Ariel has volunteered his services to various parks and non-profit organizations, which includes little league baseball and youth football programs. He is also the co-founder of the Northwest Youth Basketball Association and “Maraton San-Juan,” an 8K Road Race in collaboration with the Chicago Puerto Rican Parade. Ariel is a member of the Healthy Streets Campaign Drive With Care’s steering committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and serves on the Pace Citizen Advisory Board.
As Alderman, he is a member of several committees; Budget & Government Operations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Finance, Housing and Real Estate, Public Safety, Transportation, Vice-Chairman of Aviation, and Vice-Chairman of License and Consumer Protection. Currently he is on his third term as Alderman.
Ariel Reboyras is also the Committeeman of the 30th Ward. He was appointed on November 6, 2006, and was elected on February 5, 2008.
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