Illinois Municipal Law

Chicago requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually.…

Source: City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Chicago's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings

Aurora requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Aurora City Clerk

Aurora's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission

Joliet requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Joliet City Clerk

Joliet's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Joliet Planning Division

Rockford requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Rockford City Clerk

Rockford's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents working…

Source: City of Rockford Community and Economic Development Department

Springfield requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Springfield City Clerk

Springfield's Zoning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance standards. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents…

Source: City of Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development

Peoria requires all businesses to obtain a Business License from the City Clerk before commencing operations within the city. The license must be renewed annually. Food service establishments must obtain…

Source: City of Peoria City Clerk

Peoria's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on…

Source: City of Peoria Planning and Growth Management Division