Obtaining a license to do business in Illinois should not create unnecessary barriers for entrepreneurs or be an overly burdensome process. The number of businesses subjected to this state oversight has increased exponentially since the 1950s when licensing was limited to a small number of professions. Today, an Illinois state license is now required for … more
On April 25th, join SBAC President, Elliot Richardson, at the Daily Herald Business Ledger Small Business Economic Forum featuring Intersect Illinois CEO, Mark Peterson. Enjoy breakfast, networking and a panel discussion on how small businesses can start, stay and succeed in Illinois. SBAC Members get a special discount on tickets, so sign up today!
One of the SBAC’s signature legislative victories in 2018 was the passage of SB2436, which amended the archaic Liquor Control Act of 1934 that previously prohibited the sale of alcohol within 100 feet of a religious institution, school, hospital or military station. For additional details on this legislation and the associated media coverage, check out the … more
On Tuesday, April 2nd, Lori Lightfoot was elected the next Mayor of Chicago with over 70% of the vote and out-performed Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in all 50 wards. With the election behind us, it is time to turn to working with the Lightfoot Administration on ways to help small businesses start, stay … more
