State of Illinois Corporate Name Availability Search - You can receive a preliminary check of corporate name availability at this State run site. By checking the database (updated weekly), they can tell you if the name appears to be used by another company registered to do business in Illinois. Click here to go directly to the states Corporate Name Database

Illinois Chamber of Commerce - An advocate and resource for Illinois businesses, with 4,500 members across the state representing diversity of business.

Illinois Commerce Commission - Illinois business rules & regulations including consumer issues, public utilities, public safety & convenience as well as many reports on hot topics such as power outages, area code changes, employment opportunities etc.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs - A vast network of business assistance programs to meet the needs of small businesses in Illinois.

Illinois Secretary of State - Plenty of official Illinois information as well as a wealth of other links to Illinois government agencies and departments that make their services and information available on the Internet.

State of Illinois - Direct link to Springfield and the Official State directory with links to state agencies, educational institutions, tourism, libraries and the legislature.

I.D.E.S. - Illinois Department of Employment Security

Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) Represents small stores and national chains in the Illinois area. Offers educational seminars, legislative services, and programs for businesses.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Much information here, select from a directory including land pollution, water pollution, air pollution and citizens actions. Visit the kids section for educational fun for kids.

Chicagoland Environmental Network - Chicagoland Environmental Network (CEN) is an environmental resource on environmental issues, volunteer opportunities, organizations, and resources in northeastern Illinois. CEN includes over 210 participating environmental organizations and agencies. (website in progress)

Illinois Universities and Colleges - The state of Illinois provides a complete listing with links to all Illinois schools, from elementary to university level (includes private universities as well).

Lottery! - ...and for the fun of it...Illinois State Lottery information.

The Streamwood Chamber of Commerce has assembled this resource page to help Chamber members and others doing business, working and/or living in or around Streamwood get the answers and assistance they need. If you have benefited from a business resource not listed here, please share it with us by contacting us at staff@StreamwoodChamber.com The above links are provided as a service to the community and are not necessarily endorsed by the Chamber.