Welcome to The Buzz @ The BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois

If you've seen it on our social media, heard it on the radio, or saw Steve Bernas talking about it on the news - you can find it here! Check out some of our top stories, links and resources below. 

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Sign Up for BBB Edge℠

Be a sharp consumer - get the BBB Edge℠! BBB Edge℠ is a FREE monthly newsletter, filled with financial tips, the latest scam alerts, local news, special offers, and so much more - delivered directly to your inbox!

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Become a Better Business

Stand out in a crowded and competitive marketplace. BBB Accreditation instantly tells people you’re a business they can trust. Apply today and see if your business has what it takes to earn The Sign of a Better Business℠.

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Celebrating 99 Years in Chicago

BBB President/CEO Steve Bernas and Hall of Famer Dan Hampton have a special message for everyone in our BBB Community here in Chicago and Northern Illinois as we celebrated our 99th Anniversary on April 22nd!

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Vote in our latest Trust Poll

Make your voice heard. Your input will be used to spark conversations between customers and businesses, provide unique insight to the media, and shared with our BBB Accredited Businesses so we can all continue to advance marketplace trust together.

Better Business Magazine Fall 2024
Better Business Magazine

From Anti-Cruelty's mission for animal welfare to Empire Today's iconic jingle, Nuts on Clark’s recipe for success, and our 2024 BBB Scholarship Recipients, this edition highlights the stories behind successful businesses and community leaders.

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Free Webcam Covers

We're giving away free webcam covers for your computers. If you're interested, please fill out the form linked below. 

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BBB Foundation Speaker's Bureau

The Speakers Bureau for BBB Chicago and Northern Illinois can provide speakers for non-profit neighborhood groups, retirement organizations, business associations, and businesses. Our speakers discuss several topics relating to consumer and business scams, ethics, cybercrime as well as how the BBB has addressed marketplace issues for nearly 100 years. Request a speaker by clicking the link below. 

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Your FREE Financial Ebook!

The Better Business Bureau and Financial Planning Association of Illinois have teamed up to bring you this FREE resource. Navigating the often complicated and confusing world of financial services can be tricky. This book aims to help you determine your financial planning needs. 

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Find a Better Business

Finding BBB Accredited Businesses is fast, easy and free! From attorneys to car dealerships, landscapers and much more – Better Businesses commit to operating honestly and ethically. When the BBB connects people with businesses they can trust, everyone lives Happily Better After℠.

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Leave a Review
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File a Complaint
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Report a Scam

BBB x WBBM-AM Newsradio : Tip-Off to the Rip-Off

The BBB has teamed up with WBBM-AM Newsradio to bring you the Tip-Off to the Rip-Off series, dedicated to warning consumers about common scams. Check out the segments below!

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Venmo Scams
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Spring Break Scams
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Romance Scams