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Businesses Map & Spreadsheet Chicago business licenses since 2001

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Notes

Some business licenses are issued to companies outside of Chicago because they need a local license to conduct their business in the city limits. For example, contractors headquartered in the suburbs need a Regulated Business License to work on buildings in Chicago.