Illinois currently has the highest start-up fees in the country, further burdening the already-unfriendly business climate in the state.

Imagine creating a new solution, devising an innovative new product, providing an effective service or simply doing something well enough that you can build a business. Your dream has come true, and you’re ready to start out on your own. As a small-business owner, you want to utilize the advantages of the Limited Liability Company,...