how do i get a small business license in illinois and tax id number?

Michal Semple: go to city hall. it's about $100.

Truman Biby: Here are the resources on how to start a business in IllinoisIllinois Business Registration http://business.illinois.gov/registration.cfm Illinois Business licenses http://business.illinois.gov/licenses.cfm State of Illinois Business Portal: Taxes http://business.illinois.gov/taxes.cfm Illinois Start up Business Guide http://business.illinois.gov/startup.cfm Illinois Business Step by Step Guide http://business.illinois.gov/step_by_step_guides.c......Show more

Eva Lichlyter: Go to IRS.gov and fill out a form requesting a tax ID #...it's that easy. I received one within a couple of weeks via fax and it was free.