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There are close to 100,000 different businesses licensed in the City of Chicago as diverse as retail or grocery stores, bars, restaurants, public vehicles, taxicabs, manufacturing and industrial plants.  The City provides the business community business guides and information about the laws you need to comply with through online tools, free workshops and one-on-one counseling.

Understanding the rules of the road is key to operating a business responsibly.  Thousands of businesses and public vehicles are inspected to ensure compliance with City laws and regulations.

Alerts (Existing Businesses)

Severe Alert Apr 20, 2013 Weather-Related Warning to Consumers
High Alert Apr 25, 2013 Temporary Small Business Center Hours
Low Alert Mar 6, 2013 Immigration Assistance Providers Rules and Regulations - Effective March 6, 2013

Most Recent News (Existing Businesses)

May 02,2013 Finance and Social Media Headline May’s Business Education Workshops
Apr 19,2013 Repeat Consumer Fraud or Home Repair Violators in the City of Chicago
Mar 06,2013 Airport Concessions, Mobile Food Dispenser/Preparer License Highlight March Workshops
Jan 23,2013 February Business Education Workshop Schedule Available
Dec 28,2012 January’s Business Workshops Focus on Startups and Online Marketing

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