Helpful resources to navigate your culinary business

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Applications can be submitted to the Village Administrator's Office for review. Certain specialty licenses such as a food handler’s license are included on the business license application. 

When using a commercial kitchen for your business, a supplemental application is required.  The application is linked below.

To be certified, kitchen managers must complete an ANSI accredited Certified Food Protection Manager certification that is obtained by taking an accredited course and passing an exam. Accredited courses may be available online, by local providers, or through some local health departments. Certificates are valid for five years after successful completion of the course and passing the exam.

You must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue if you conduct business in Illinois, or with Illinois customers. This includes sole proprietors (individual or husband/wife/civil union), exempt organizations, or government agencies withholding for Illinois employees.

If you are cooking in your home, you can operate under “Cottage Rules”   This allows you to sell your products direct to consumers however, you are limited in what you can make.  It’s generally just baked goods however, there are a few exceptions.  
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