General Business License Deadline Extended to May 1, 2011

By March 1, 2011, all businesses in unicorporated Cook County will be required to hold a General Business License, or GBL. The purpose of the GBL is to ensure businesses operating in Unincorporated Cook County, are in compliance with public health and public safety standards, as well as with all other County ordinances. This will prevent illegal businesses from negatively influencing legitimate commerce and protect consumers from bad business practices. Cook County Government has made applying and paying for the license as easy as possible, in this digital world. Business owners can apply and pay for the license online.