Helps to foster ethical relationships between businesses and the public. Assists with disputes and mediation between consumers and businesses.

The Department of Consumer Services protects consumers and business owners from unfair marketplace practices, as well as provides information on residential landlords.

This site can tell you if the business name you wish to use is already in use by another company registered to do business in Illinois. The proposed corporate/LLC name must be distinguishable from any other corporate/LLC name on file with this office.

Protects and educates the Illinois public on matters involving the financial, insurance and real estate industries.

Regulates, licenses and disciplines real estate agents, appraisers, building inspectors, accountants, architects and interior designers. Also offers an on-line license verification search.

The Housing Corporation Ministry has been developed to work with neighborhood residents in addressing the issues of housing disinvestments (i.e. vacant buildings, high rates of foreclosure declining physical conditions).

Free consulting services for small businesses. Assists with business plans, incorporation, and many logistical and strategic concerns.

MCIC is a not-profit research and consulting resource providing strategic insights, analysis, and reports to non-profits, businesses and governments in Chicago.

This section highlights Watson-Guptill's performing arts books. Highlights include The Touring Musician: A Small Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the Road.

Includes profiles of the Chicago business economy, as well as statistics and in-depth profiles of Chicago business success stories.