Food trucks in Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
Mobile food permits in Chicago
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection issues Mobile Food Dispenser and Mobile Food Preparer licenses, the Chicago Department of Public Health inspects, and the Fire Department issues fire safety permits. Every truck needs a working GPS device and may not park within 200 feet of a street-level restaurant entrance, except 12 AM to 2 AM.
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Facts checked against official sources on October 3, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the agency before you apply.
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