CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Small Business Capacity Building Program. Through this RFP, the City will select one organization to serve as the administrator of the $3.5M Small Business Capacity Building Program. This organization is expected to design and implement a comprehensive capacity building program for small businesses. This includes conducting assessments, providing customized coaching, and offering access to professional service...
Chicago Fire FC announced today the acquisition of $50,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM) from Real Salt Lake. In return, Real Salt Lake will receive a 2024 international roster slot.
CHICAGO - Today, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Corporation Counsel Mary B. Richardson-Lowry filed suit against a former City employee, a property management company, and related individuals for defrauding the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Through ERAP, the City provided financial assistance to help cover unpaid rent and utility expenses of low-income Chicago households affected by the economic consequences of COVID-19. The defendants applied for more than $700,000 in rental assistance funds and obtained over $200,000 by defrauding the City. The City...
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has announced expanded business hours for its Small Business Resource Centers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. These centers aim to provide technical assistance to prospective vendors interested in doing business with Chicago’s airports.
Ethel Skyles Alexander passed away on September 10, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of tireless advocacy and dedication to civil rights in Chicago City, IL.