IL Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Address:

500 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701 | 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661

Phone:

SPRINGFIELD: 217-782-7500 |CHICAGO: 312-814-7179

Fax:

TTY: 800.785.6055

Web Site URL:

https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx

Counties

Bureau

Carroll

Lee

Ogle

Whiteside

Other (See Remarks)

Purpose:

Our mission is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers -taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible. For information on region-specific services, programs, including how to start a business in Illinois, call the First Stop Business Information Center at 800.252.2923. Our services are free and confidential for companies looking to grow, expand, or locate in Illinois.

Remarks:

The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through the following offices: Broadband Development, Business Development, Community Assistance, Community Development, Employment & Training, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Film, Illinois Works, Minority Economic Empowerment, Regional Economic Development, Tourism, Trade & Investment, Urban Assistance

Services Provided

Education/Libraries

Employment/Vocational Training

Government/Public Offices

Legal Services/Child Support

Personal/Utility Financial Assistance

If this information is out-of-date or incorrect, please email any changes to servicesdirectory@svcc.edu.