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Illinois Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Illinois
- Illinois health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Illinois (city/county splits)
| Municipality | Authority split | Document + review + inspection path | Office maps + official references |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago / Cook | Chicago DOB/CDPH in city limits; Cook County permits and CCDPH in unincorporated/suburban areas. | Submit architectural/MEP + equipment/hood set; complete city/county plan review; pass building/trade, fire/suppression, then health final inspections. | Map · Chicago DOB · CCDPH |
| Aurora | Aurora Development Services for city permits; county health depends on Kane/DuPage/Will parcel location. | Submit build-out + trade plans; confirm county routing before food application; complete city inspections then county health pre-opening/final. | Map · Aurora permits |
| Naperville | Naperville Development Services for permits; county health by DuPage or Will boundary. | Coordinate one permit set across city + county; verify utility district; finish city trade/fire checks before county health final. | Map · Development Services |
| Rockford | Rockford manages permit/occupancy; Winnebago County handles food licensing. | Submit coordinated building + health package; pass city building/fire finals then county health pre-opening inspection. | Map · Rockford permits · Winnebago health |
| Peoria | Peoria Development Center for permits; Peoria City/County Health for food review and inspection. | File building and health plans early; complete trade/fire inspections; obtain health final before opening. | Map · Development Center · PCCHD |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________