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https://www2.illinois.gov/services/DCEO/start-business
Start a Business
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We offer a wide range of resources for those looking to start a business any where in Illinois. Find information on all the help we offer here
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/IDOR/Business Registration-taxes-revenue
Business Registration
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Learn more about registration requirements for Illinois businesses.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/SOS/llc-name
Corporate & Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name Search
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Corp and LLC Certificate of Good Standing allows you to search for information regarding corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as, other business-related information.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/CMS/register-sell-state
Register, Become a Vendor, & Sell to State Government
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https://www2.illinois.gov/services/IDPH/food-service-sanitation
Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
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Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification (FSSMC) is required by Section 750.540 of the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code based on the food service establishment’s risk category assigned by the local health department. A FSSMC is earned by completing an approved eight hour course with an Illinois approved instructor and passing a national exam accredited by the Conference for Food Protection, then paying a fee to IDPH, which is valid for five years from the exam date.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/IDOR/verify-registered-business
Verify a Registered Business
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Verify an Illinois Business Registration here.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/SOS/llc-filings
Corporation & Limited Liability Corporation Online Filings
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Business Services Home Page allows you to access the areas of Business Services and their forms.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/SOS/locate-reg-bus-names
Locate Registered Business Names
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On here twice: Corp and LLC Certificate of Good Standing allows you to search for information regarding corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships, as well as, other business-related information.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/IDOA/pet-kennel-dog-cat
Animal Health and Welfare Licenses - Pets
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The application must be submitted by all who want to become the operator of a pet shop, cattery, dog dealer, kennel, animal control facility, or animal shelter.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/IDOR/business-tax-account
Business Tax Account Summary
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View e-Services available for businesses.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/ILCC/liquor-lookup
Liquor License Lookup
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Search for Illinois liquor licensees online.
https://www2.illinois.gov/services/GOV/illinois-business-information
Illinois Business Information
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https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/PPB
Procurement Policy Board
The Procurement Policy Board was created by the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) on July 1, 1998. The Board has the authority and responsibility to review, comment upon, and recommend, consistent with the Procurement Code, rules and practices governing the procurement, management, control, and disposal of supplies, services, professional and artistic services, construction and real property and capital improvement leases procured by the State.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IDOA
Agriculture, Department of
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will be an advocate for Illinois' agricultural industry and provide the necessary regulatory functions to benefit consumers, agricultural industry, and our natural resources. The agency will strive to promote agri-business in Illinois and throughout the world.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/DCEO
Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Department of
Our mission is to provide economic opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents that improve the quality of life for all Illinoisans. We are laser-focused on improving transparency and accountability, enhancing customer service, increasing Illinois’ competitiveness, advancing minority empowerment, modernizing Illinois’ workforce, and elevating our state’s promotional efforts.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IHDA
Housing Development Authority
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing throughout the State of Illinois to increase the supply of decent and safe places for people of low and moderate means to live. IHDA is an independent, self-supporting state agency that issues bonds based on its own strong credit rating to raise private capital to finance affordable housing. In addition, IHDA oversees and allocates federal and state resources to community partners to offer affordable mortgages to homebuyers and construction loans and grants to developers of multifamily rental properties. Since its creation in 1967, IHDA has allocated more than $15 billion and financed approximately 250,000 affordable housing units for residents of Illinois
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IDFPR
Financial and Professional Regulation, Department of
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s mission is to utilize responsive, innovative, transparent, and efficient (R.I.T.E.) governance to create an ideal regulatory environment that (1) allows economic growth to flourish, and (2) effectively optimizes consumer choice.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/ILCC
Liquor Control Commission
Issues approximately 28,000 state liquor licenses each year at various classifications for the three tiers of the liquor industry.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/UIC
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an acclaimed research institution with 15 colleges dedicated to the discovery and distribution of knowledge.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/PTAB
Property Tax Appeal Board
The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) was created to provide an unbiased forum for taxpayers and taxing bodies that are dissatisfied with property assessments.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/SFM
State Fire Marshal
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire services in the protection of life, property and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification and licensing.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/CDB
Capital Development Board
Capital Development Board oversees the design and construction of state-funded facilities.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/ILRB
Labor Relations Board
The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (Act) governs labor relations between most public employers in Illinois and their employees.
https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/HFSRB
Health Facilities and Services Review Board
The Board, through its certificate of need program aimed at containing health care costs, approves or disapproves applications for construction or expansion of health care facilities to avoid unnecessary duplication of such facilities and promotes development of facilities in areas where needed.

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