New Signage Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
54 commercial building permits relevant to signage contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $19,906,183 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
54new permits
$19,906,183total reported value
$1,600,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2019 cbc: new construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. to include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fen 4509 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE |
$1,200,000 | 95 |
| 2026-09-30 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing seven story building. alterations include: new kitchen 630 N RUSH ST |
$750,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-30 | Spr 2019 cbrc. revision to permit #101071089: revision for site modifications including gas pump and tank relocation, parking adjustments, a 2401 W ROOSEVELT RD |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-09-28 | Self cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing two story building. alterations include new kitchen and 3345 N LINCOLN AVE |
$690,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-16 | Installation of free standing sign 8445 S KOLIN AVE |
$52,500 | 50 |
| 2026-09-15 | Self cert 2019 cbc: cook county modular pilot affordable housing. this design is based on fully reviewed and approved prototype plans permit 3502 W HURON ST |
$380,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-10 | Replacing existing sign same for same due to storm damage - honda 6720 W GRAND AVE |
$58,000 | 50 |
| 2026-09-09 | Spr 2019 cbc. new 2 story (va construction, r-5 occupancy) frame single family residence with basement. new open front concrete porch with r 4204 W HENDERSON ST |
$490,000 | 75 |
| 2026-09-04 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: renovation of storefront of the existing retail building at 48 e oak street, chicago, illinois.the proposed construction 48 E OAK ST |
$40,000 | 40 |
| 2026-09-01 | Spr 2019 cbc:new 3-story residential masonry building w/ basement, 4 d.u., 3a construction, private roof deck, access stair enclosure @ roof 950 W WILLOW ST |
$950,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-31 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing 30 story mixed use building. alterations include: new e 200 N LA SALLE ST |
$1,300,000 | 95 |
| 2026-08-31 | Self cert 2019 cbc: cook county modular pilot affordable housing. this design is based on fully reviewed and approved prototype plans permit 629 N TRUMBULL AVE |
$350,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-31 | Commercial interior renovations of an existing space. no change to building area, height, setbacks. no change to parking or general `busines 1331 S MICHIGAN AVE |
$455,350 | 75 |
| 2026-08-31 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior renovations at an existing 2-story + basement, multi-unit (2 du) masonry building to add a new accessor 636 N ST LOUIS AVE |
$114,880 | 55 |
| 2026-08-28 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing four story building. alterations include: new kitchen w 2258 N ORCHARD ST |
$750,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-26 | Business identification sign - (moniker for the bell and weather/temp sign) 79 W MONROE ST |
$75,000 | 50 |
| 2026-08-21 | Dds 2019 cbc. revision to permit #101075067 to update the following: revise to remove rooftop park, add curb cut on madison st, revised park 1901 W MADISON ST |
$800,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-20 | Alter existing wireless communication facility on monopole: install 24 ft pole extension; install (4) mw dish antennas; (2) raycap boxes; as 805 W 58TH ST |
$200,000 | 55 |
| 2026-08-19 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing tenant space within existing 2-story single-tenant building. alterations include lowering of fi 1644 N DAMEN AVE |
$400,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-19 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc. revision of permit # 101074601 revision to floor plan design. mechanical, electrical, and plumbing revised per new plan 6526 N PONCHARTRAIN BLVD |
$250,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-14 | Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101076291 for architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical design changes. (occupancy group a-2; typ 3519 N CLARK ST |
$1,500,000 | 95 |
| 2026-08-13 | Spr 2019 cbrc: new surface parking with interior landscaping, lighting, and stand-alone pylon sign structure. signage to be permitted separa 6199 N LINCOLN AVE |
$1,000,000 | 95 |
| 2026-08-13 | Erect new steel canopy 52'-0" x 56'-0" as per plans. ( new building, site work and landscape improvements under permit # 101060120 for a new 755 W LAWRENCE AVE |
$65,000 | 55 |
| 2026-08-13 | Installation of free standing sign 3434 W 77TH ST |
$56,000 | 50 |
| 2026-08-13 | Fairplay neighborhood market: internally illuminated double sided ground sign w/ dynamic display - (ne lot corner of w cermak rd) - 6'-11" h 2202 S WESTERN AVE |
$45,000 | 35 |
| 2026-08-11 | Self cert 2019 cbc: initial interior buildout to existing shell restaurant building. permit to include new kitchen with exhaust hood, restro 3020 N ASHLAND AVE |
$945,000 | 75 |
| 2026-08-11 | Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101058204 for reconfigured men¿s toilet room, janitor¿s closet and added a single toilet room at first fl 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE |
$125,000 | 55 |
| 2026-08-05 | Self cert 2019 cbrc with structural peer review: exterior alterations to existing residential apartment high rise for a new exterior canopy 180 N ADA ST |
$38,250 | 40 |
| 2026-08-04 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc:revision to permit 101075065revisions limited to changes to hvac system design, including new roof top equipment, and on 4660 N BROADWAY |
$80,000 | 55 |
| 2026-08-03 | Qts: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot) - 4'-0" h x 9'-10" w (39 sq ft); replaces dob # 100628584 2800 S ASHLAND AVE |
$30,000 | 35 |
| 2026-08-03 | Installation of one (1) new ground sign, to replace existing damaged sign. reuse existing frame and stone. 550 W ADAMS ST |
$28,000 | 35 |
| 2026-08-03 | Sign amendment by reapplication to replace previously issued permit no. 101084458 due to revised structural engineering drawings. no changes 8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE |
$44,000 | 35 |
| 2026-07-30 | New one story type iia construction, mercantile occupancy commercial building (new gas station) new masonry trash enclosure, and new 5' w.i. 507 S CALIFORNIA AVE |
$700,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-28 | Spr 2019 cbrc: constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing signle family residence consisting of (2) bedrooms, 1 bathroom a 8615 S KENNETH AVE |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-23 | Spr 2019 cbrc: remove existing front concrete stair and awning and replace with new single story front stair and roof on existing two unit b 3711 N WAYNE AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-23 | Replace existing static off-premise sign (100599325) with 60 sf dynamic image display off-premise sign. 939 S WESTERN AVE |
$45,000 | 35 |
| 2026-07-22 | Self cert 2019 cbc: cook county modular pilot affordable housing. this design is based on fully reviewed and approved prototype plans permit 730 N TRUMBULL AVE |
$350,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-20 | Self cert 2019 cbc: cook county modular pilot affordable housing. this design is based on fully reviewed and approved prototype plans permit 625 N TRUMBULL AVE |
$350,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Business identification 6623 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR |
$57,000 | 50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Remove the existing display and replace with a new display with and elec. message center. the emc is 24 sq ft a 3' x 8' display. display is 2717 W 63RD ST |
$50,000 | 50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Business identification 6623 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR |
$49,500 | 35 |
| 2026-07-09 | Cbrc 2019: revision to permit #100892317. front porch redesign and lowering concrete slab at 1st floor. in existing 2 d.u, 2 story type va b 3721 W 57TH ST |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-07-08 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing two story building. alterations include: new kitchen wi 1542 N DAMEN AVE |
$750,000 | 75 |
| 2026-07-01 | Renovate existing two story, three unit masonry building. including new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. replace existing enclosed rear 4718 N CENTRAL PARK AVE |
$120,000 | 55 |
| 2026-06-29 | Permit expires on 08/29/2026 erection starts: 7/1/2026, erection ends: 7/17/2026. windy city smokeout 2026- small tentcanopy - self-cert 5 d 1901 W MADISON ST |
$56,400 | 55 |
| 2026-06-29 | Scope: roof replacement. area: 200 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: exterior main entry canopy. il roofing contractor license: 104003 88 W SCHILLER ST |
$35,250 | 40 |
| 2026-06-24 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior remodel of an existing jewel-osco grocery store, including replacement of fixtures and refrigerated cases, upda 2550 N CLYBOURN AVE |
$1,600,000 | 95 |
| 2026-06-24 | Permit expires on 08/24/2026 erection starts: 7/1/2026, erection ends: 7/17/2026. windy city smokeout 2026- double decker platform_structure 1901 W MADISON ST |
$72,144 | 55 |
| 2026-06-23 | Remove existing entry canopy and fabric storefront awnings over sidewalk, remove existing entry door. install new canopy over entry, new arc 1100 N DEARBORN ST |
$250,000 | 75 |
| 2026-06-23 | The boyd group: internally illuminated face-lit high rise wall sign (south elevation of triangle plaza) - 4-9" h x 18'-9" w (89 sq ft) 8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE |
$44,000 | 35 |
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