Our 100th Anniversary Issue celebrates a century of BBB's impact with inspiring stories, historic milestones, and the leaders and businesses driving trust forward for the next 100 years.

On April 22, 2026 the Better Business Bureau marked 100 years serving Chicago and Northern Illinois! View our event page and press release, and see how you can join us in celebrating a century of trust.

Get free quotes from trusted BBB Accredited businesses in your area. Simply click the button below to search business categories near your zip code. 

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!

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℠.

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℠.

The BBB Foundation Scholarship Program is now closed for applications, but stay tuned to this spot for more ways to get involved and support our 2026 Integrity Golf Classic.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.