Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
How Could South Shore Revive Its Shopping Districts? Zoning Changes, Education And A ‘Main Street’ Strategy, Urban Planners Say
Experts say South Shore's economic leaders must build on plans for the historic Avalon Regal Theater, an entertainment district along Stony Island Avenue and other plans for preservation and growth.
Cantón Regio In Pilsen Ordered To Close For Operating Without A License
The restaurant was also cited for violating the indoor dining ban twice. "We take full responsibility. ... Only those who run a business know how tough it is to see their employees without a job," owner Danny Gutierrez Jr. said.
Headquarters Beercade Still Wants To Open In Pilsen, But City Siding With Neighbors Opposed To The Plan
Dozens of neighbors, including one whose front door is feet away from the proposed arcade bar entrance, say the bar will bring more traffic and create a public nuisance.
Some City Officials Urge ‘A Little Flexibility’ On Coronavirus Restrictions To Support Businesses
The city's business department is looking for more ways to help Chicago's entrepreneurs amid a second wave of coronavirus.
Mikkey’s Retro Grill In Hyde Park Shut Down By City After Restaurant Caught Operating Without A License For Nearly 2 Years
Even after receiving the cease-and-desist order from the city ordering the business to close, Mikkey's has served customers off and on, said owner Rico Nance.
