Small Business Resources

State of Illinois Business Portal - convenient compilation of handy busines links

Illinois Department of Business Services -business filings in the Secretary of State's office

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity/Business Assistance
see also these links to specific programs:
- Illinois Small Business Development Centers
- Bureau of Engergy and Recycling

Illinois Department of Labor

Score – Chicago Chapter Organization in partnership with SBA promoting entrepreneur education and small busines support with volunteer force of experienced business owners and executives

U.S. Small Business Administration
see also these links to specific programs:
- Office of Business Women's Ownership
- Resources for Veterans
- Minority Business Development Agency

Some other handy website:
AdCracker
Better Business Bureau
Business Owners Toolkit (CCH)
Inc Magazine - good selection of articles, blogs, tools, guides...