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5 days ago
1 min

Southern Smoke Foundation Providing Assistance to Unemployed Restaurant/Bar Workers

Are you an unemployed restaurant or bar worker? The Southern Smoke Foundation established a relief fund to help those who are experiencin...

Chicago BACP FREE Business Education Webinars

Scott Waguespack

5 days ago
2 min

Chicago BACP FREE Business Education Webinars

The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday af...

Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chambers of Commerce Complete Merger

Scott Waguespack

5 days ago
1 min

Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chambers of Commerce Complete Merger

The Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chambers of Commerce have completed their merger. Effective January 1, 2021, the combined organization is...

The City of Chicago BACP's FREE Business Education Webinars Resume in 2021

Scott Waguespack

Jan 4
1 min

The City of Chicago BACP's FREE Business Education Webinars Resume in 2021

The next webinar will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., "City Inspections-Ask Questions, Get Answers." Register by visiting ...

License and Permit Extensions for Businesses

Scott Waguespack

Jan 4
2 min

License and Permit Extensions for Businesses

Chicago City Council passed legislation expanding regulatory relief for businesses that continue to be impacted by COVID-19. This ordinan...

City Plan to Protect Neighborhood Businesses and Commercial Corridors

Scott Waguespack

Aug 28, 2020
1 min

City Plan to Protect Neighborhood Businesses and Commercial Corridors

The Chicago Police Department has implemented a plan to combat the looting that has been perpetrated by individuals, organized crime members

Scott Waguespack

Jul 24, 2020
1 min

We Are All One Home Team

As part of the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's sports teams are launching..

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