Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 411.40 – Licenses Required

a) Any qualified applicant that desires to develop, establish, maintain, or operate a secure child care facility for the placement by the Department of a child or youth for whom the Department is legally responsible must obtain a license from the Department prior to commencing operations.
b) Before a license may be granted, the licensing applicant must certify its compliance with federal, State, and local laws; all applicable building, zoning, planning, land use, health, and sanitation regulations as specified in federal, State, or local laws or ordinances; fire safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal; and the requirements prescribed in this Part.
c) There shall be no fee or charge for the license.