Working with the City of Chicago

Working with the City of Chicago

Three Simple Steps to Apply for a Business License
The City of Chicago walks you through what it takes to get a business licence, including registering with the Illinois Secretary of State, getting a federal Employer Identification Number, application fees, and more. You can also call 311 for assistance.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/3_simple_steps_toobtainabusinesslicense.html

Get the Most from the City of Chicago Site
"City Services" on the left-hand side of the City of Chicago website is an easy way to find online answers for your small business. Below are a few examples.
http://www.cityofchicago.org

• Small business resources at the Chicago Public Libraryhttp://www.chipublib.org/cplbooksmovies/poptopics/small_business.php
• How to apply for an occupancy capacity sign: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/inspect/svcs/occupancy_capacitysigninformation.html
• List of general contractors registered with the City of Chicago: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/gen_contract/svcs/list_of_general_contractors.html
• Pay your water bill online: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/water_division/svcs/paying_the_waterbill.html