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In Illinois our public data shows 28 SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loan approvals totaling about $51.8M across 7 aggregated data cards (SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30); 5 publicly announced deals (latest 2024-08-23); 2 buyers whose public criteria mention Illinois. The largest industries here are Business Services (3), Construction (2), Industrial Manufacturing (2).
Business Services · 5 approvals · ~$13.8M total · Illinois · Q1 2026
5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in other computer related services in Illinois, Q1 2026, totaling about $13.8M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Automotive · 4 approvals · ~$5.8M total · Illinois · Q2 2026
4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in automotive repair and maintenance in Illinois, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.8M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Business Services · 4 approvals · ~$8.5M total · Illinois · Q2 2026
4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in professional, scientific, and technical services in Illinois, Q2 2026, totaling about $8.5M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Home & Commercial Services · 4 approvals · ~$6.4M total · Illinois · Q2 2026
4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in personal and laundry services in Illinois, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.4M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Retail & E-commerce · 4 approvals · ~$4.6M total · Illinois · Q2 2026
4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in retail trade in Illinois, Q2 2026, totaling about $4.6M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Business Services · 4 approvals · ~$7.7M total · Illinois · Q1 2026
4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in administrative and support services in Illinois, Q1 2026, totaling about $7.7M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Construction · 3 approvals · ~$5.0M total · Illinois · Q2 2026
3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in specialty trade contractors in Illinois, Q2 2026, totaling about $5.0M.
SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections
Industrial Manufacturing · Illinois · Announced 2024-08-23
High-precision manufacturer of complex components for OEMs.
Landscaping & Outdoor · Batavia, IL · Announced 2023-08
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of outdoor furnishings and traffic safety products.
Industrial Manufacturing · Core · <$50M EV · Elgin, Illinois · Announced
Source: mainstcapital.com/portfolio-companies/lower-middle-market/lo
Pharma & Life Sciences · Illinois · Announced
Source: tecum.com/portfolio-overview/
Construction · Core · <$50M EV · Highland Park, IL · Announced
Source: cidcap.com/portfolio/
Energy & Utilities · Chicago, IL · Checked on own site 2026-10-17
An operator seeks to buy and operate a business for the long-haul, focusing on longevity and preserving legacy.
Source: legacypursuit.com/
Healthcare Services · EBITDA $1.5M+ (target profile lists $2.5M+) · Chicago, IL · Checked on own site 2026-10-17
Acquiring and growing a high-potential business in healthcare, industrial, or B2B services with $1.5M+ EBITDA.
Source: wellsstreetpartners.com/
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