New Signage Permits in Chicago, IL — August 2026
23 commercial building permits relevant to signage contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $7,044,203 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
23new permits
$7,044,203total reported value
$1,600,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-06-22 | Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation work to upgrade existing residential units and common areas for ada and hud pih 99-52 (ha) compliance, including c 5801 N PULASKI RD |
$1,527,909 | 95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Proposed 1 story rear addition, rear deck/stairs, and interior remodeling in an existing 2 story sfr w/basement, per plans. administrative a 3032 W JARLATH ST |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-06-17 | One 14'9-1/4" by 11'5-3/4" emc. signage depicts work of art with no commercial message on north elevation on ohio st. 555 N MICHIGAN AVE |
$60,000 | 50 |
| 2026-06-11 | Front lit channel letters 'j.a.b.produce' 4'x48' 2404 S WOLCOTT AVE |
$27,000 | 35 |
| 2026-06-09 | Self cert 2019 cbrc. revision to building permit #101075622 due to vestibule plan re-design, revised mechanical exhaust location and layout 360 E OHIO ST |
$1,200,000 | 95 |
| 2026-06-09 | Interior non-structural alteration for a temporary retail installation (pokémon shop) within existing stanley field hall at the field museum 1400 S DUSABLE LAKE SHORE DR SB |
$50,000 | 55 |
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