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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Chicago: Automatic Business License Extension

The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to extend certain business licenses that expire during the COVID-19 pandemic. Licenses issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection under Title 4 or Title 9 of the Municipal Code of Chicago with an expiration date on or after March 15, 2020, will be considered active until 30 days after the ordinance is repealed.

Note that the ordinance does not change the fee for license renewal, nor change a future renewal date.

Government or Lead Agency

Chicago City Council

Dates Available

Effective immediately through June 30, unless the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health determines that the ordinance may be safely repealed earlier

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

312-74-gobiz

List of Additional Information

Please visit here and here for more information.


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