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As Steve Bernas mentioned recently on WGN Radio with Bob Sirott, the BBB Static Webcam Cover protects your privacy and keeps prying eyes out. Easy to affix around your laptop camera. Slides open/closed, as needed.
The Torch Awards are the Better Business Bureau’s highest honor, recognizing businesses that lead with integrity, build trust, and strengthen our community. Tickets are now available for the 29th Annual Torch Awards, happening Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Don’t miss the most uplifting business luncheon of the year.
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℠.
On April 22, 2026 the Better Business Bureau will have proudly served Chicago and Northern Illinois for 100 years! View our page to see how you can join us in celebrating a century of trust.
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.
The Foundation of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago & Northern Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating and empowering consumers and businesses on marketplace trust. From students to seniors, the BBB Foundation presents on topics including cybersecurity, scams, and trust.
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.
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℠.
Your feedback matters. Share your experience with a business to help others make informed decisions and encourage trustworthy practices in our community. Every review contributes to a more transparent marketplace.
Had a problem with a business? We’re here to help. Filing a complaint with the BBB is a constructive way to seek resolution and hold businesses accountable to ethical standards.
Spot a scam? Speak up. Reporting scams to BBB Scam Tracker helps protect others in your community and allows us to track and expose fraudulent activity.
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.
