Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) have launched the Shop Local Chicago: Neighborhood Pride campaign. This initiative is designed to encourage both residents and visitors to explore different areas of the city, meet local business owners, and support neighborhood businesses during the holiday shopping season.
The campaign focuses on neighborhoods such as Little Village, Rogers Park, Auburn Gresham, among others, highlighting the importance of shopping locally to maintain the unique character of each community. The BACP also emphasizes consumer protection efforts to ensure shoppers are informed and protected when making purchases at local stores.
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