The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is a state government agency responsible for regulating and licensing various professions, businesses, and financial institutions in the state of Illinois. Established through the consolidation of several regulatory departments, the IDFPR oversees four major divisions: Banking, Financial Institutions, Professional Regulation, and Real Estate. The agency licenses and regulates over 1.2 million professionals and businesses across more than 100 industries in Illinois. These include healthcare practitioners, real estate professionals, banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, insurance providers, and various other regulated entities. The IDFPR is responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations, protecting consumers from fraud and misconduct, and maintaining professional standards across industries. The department conducts regular examinations, investigations, and enforcement actions to maintain the integrity of regulated industries. It also processes license applications, handles consumer complaints, and provides public access to licensing and disciplinary information through its online database. The IDFPR operates under the authority of numerous Illinois statutes and administrative rules, working to promote the economic well-being of Illinois residents while ensuring public safety through proper regulation of professional practices and financial services.