Question 1

How do I find new entertainment liquor businesses in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Every new business needs a license, and Chicago publishes issued licenses as public record. LicenseWire watches the feed and emails a weekly list of new entertainment liquor businesses — name, address, and phone where the city publishes it.

Question 2

Are business licenses public in IL?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago lists issued business licenses on its open-data portal. This page shows a free sample delayed one week; the paid list is same-week and complete.

New entertainment liquor businesses in Chicago, IL — week 2026-w31