COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Bright Light Sign Company — permit history in Chicago, IL
Bright Light Sign Company appears on 249 Chicago permit records from 2018 through 2026, all of them general construction.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 249 | 100% |
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 85 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
Named on the same permit
| Name in source | Linked permits | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| A B B | 143 | 2026-08-26 |
| Bright Light Sign | 38 | 2019-05-31 |
| Talon Electric Company | 7 | 2021-11-02 |
| Merit Electric LLC | 4 | 2026-06-05 |
| Shillelagh Electric | 3 | 2025-01-14 |
| V Squared Electric Inc | 3 | 2021-11-02 |
| Electeam Corporation | 2 | 2026-08-19 |
| Cm Electric, Inc. | 1 | 2026-03-31 |
| Zap Electric Inc. | 1 | 2025-11-12 |
9 companies are named alongside Bright Light Sign Company on the same Chicago permit. A shared permit is a documented co-appearance, not proof of a current contract. Names appear as the authority published them.
Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 3536 S IRON ST | 2026-08-26 |
| 1652 N WELLS ST | 2026-08-19 |
| 6600 N WESTERN AVE | 2026-07-28 |
| 819 W BELMONT AVE | 2026-06-05 |
| 6905 W ARCHER AVE | 2026-03-31 |
| 6747 W GRAND AVE | 2026-01-13 |
| 840 W ARMITAGE AVE | 2025-11-12 |
| 11601 W TOUHY AVE | 2025-09-19 |
| 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | 2025-08-14 |
| 1757 W FULLERTON AVE | 2025-04-16 |
| 7300 N WESTERN AVE | 2025-04-01 |
| 2700 N ELSTON AVE | 2025-01-14 |
| 1819 W DIVISION ST | 2024-09-03 |
| 3611 N KEDZIE AVE | 2024-08-08 |
88 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $200 to $122,000, median $3,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
249 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101071749 | 2026-08-26 | General construction | 3536 S IRON ST | INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON EAST ELEVATION | $3,500 |
| 101071745 | 2026-08-26 | General construction | 3536 S IRON ST | INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION | $3,500 |
| 101071746 | 2026-08-26 | General construction | 3536 S IRON ST | INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION | $3,500 |
| 101085543 | 2026-08-19 | General construction | 1652 N WELLS ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN READING PAUSE | $2,000 |
| 101085544 | 2026-08-19 | General construction | 1652 N WELLS ST | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN READING II | $1,000 |
| 101084568 | 2026-07-28 | General construction | 6600 N WESTERN AVE | INSTALLATION OF VICTORY HONDA WALL SIGN | $6,860 |
| 101080826 | 2026-06-05 | General construction | 819 W BELMONT AVE | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN VCA | $1,000 |
| 101080825 | 2026-06-05 | General construction | 819 W BELMONT AVE | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN VCA ENTRANCE | $1,000 |
| 101080824 | 2026-06-05 | General construction | 819 W BELMONT AVE | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN VCA ENTRANCE | $1,000 |
| 101080823 | 2026-04-24 | General construction | 819 W BELMONT AVE | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN VCA BLUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL | $3,000 |
| 101079459 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 6905 W ARCHER AVE | INSTALLATION OF BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO WALL SIGN | $9,689 |
| 101074371 | 2026-01-13 | General construction | 6747 W GRAND AVE | INSTALLATION OF CERTIFIED PRE OWNED SIGN | $30,000 |
| 101074057 | 2025-11-12 | General construction | 840 W ARMITAGE AVE | INSTALLATION OF BUILDING SIGN READING STATE & LIBERTY | $3,000 |
| 101073690 | 2025-09-19 | General construction | 11601 W TOUHY AVE | ADDRESS LOCATED AT 838 PATTON DRIVE, INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGNAGE FOR QATAR AIRWAYS | $8,000 |
| 101071752 | 2025-08-14 | General construction | 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF NON LIT POST AND PANEL SIGN PP.C.54 | $450 |
| 101071751 | 2025-08-14 | General construction | 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW MONUMENT SIGN AT COMED/EXELON | $8,500 |
| 101071753 | 2025-08-14 | General construction | 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF NON LIT POST AND PANEL SIGN PP.C.48 | $950 |
| 101067669 | 2025-04-16 | General construction | 1757 W FULLERTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF VITALANT BLOOD DONATION SIGN | $3,500 |
| 101066518 | 2025-04-01 | General construction | 7300 N WESTERN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ADVANTAGE DENTAL CARE WALL SIGN | $7,000 |
| 101062521 | 2025-01-14 | General construction | 2700 N ELSTON AVE | SHAKE SHACK - INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN - (NORTHWEST ELEVATION FACING PARKING LOT) - 2'-2"H X 15'-10"W (34 SQFT) | $7,500 |
| 101062520 | 2025-01-14 | General construction | 2700 N ELSTON AVE | SHAKE SHACK - INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN - (N ELSTON AVE ELEVATION) - 2'-2"H X 15'-10"W (34 SQFT) | $7,500 |
| 101062519 | 2025-01-14 | General construction | 2700 N ELSTON AVE | SHAKE SHACK - INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN - (W LOGAN BLVD ELEVATION) - 2'-2"H X 15'-10"W (34 SQFT) | $7,500 |
| 101055471 | 2024-09-03 | General construction | 1819 W DIVISION ST | INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTION BANNER | $900 |
| 101056934 | 2024-08-08 | General construction | 3611 N KEDZIE AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FLEX FACES IN EXISTING GROUND SIGN FOR MIDTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB | $5,800 |
| 101053510 | 2024-08-01 | General construction | 730 W RANDOLPH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW STOREFRONT SIGN FOR PVOLVE | $2,500 |
| 101053511 | 2024-08-01 | General construction | 730 W RANDOLPH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW BLADE SIGN FOR PVOLVE | $750 |
| 101053652 | 2024-07-30 | General construction | 960 W CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FACE FOR SIDE ELEVATION SIGN FOR VCA | $700 |
| 101053651 | 2024-07-30 | General construction | 960 W CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL SIGN FOR VCA | $5,000 |
| 101053650 | 2024-07-30 | General construction | 960 W CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FACES IN VCA D/F SIGN | $1,200 |
| 101055160 | 2024-07-26 | General construction | 11601 W TOUHY AVE | ADDRESS LOCATED AT 838 PATTON DRIVE, INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGNAGE FOR ETIHAD CARGO | $8,000 |
| 101052763 | 2024-06-17 | General construction | 1819 W DIVISION ST | INSTALL NEW GOODVETS FACE INTO EXISTING SIGN CABINET | $3,395 |
| 101046725 | 2024-04-08 | General construction | 1730 W FULLERTON AVE | REPLACE BLADE SIGN MOUNTED ON AT & T STOREFRONT. | $1,200 |
| 101045695 | 2024-03-29 | General construction | 800 N KEDZIE AVE | INSTALLATION OF STOREFRONT SIGN READING: FIVE BELOW HOT STUFF. COOL PRICES. | $5,000 |
| 101045697 | 2024-03-22 | General construction | 800 N KEDZIE AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FIVE BELOW TENANT PANELS IN GROUND SIGN | $500 |
| 101034712 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 112 W 87TH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW UNDER CANOPY SIGN READING FIVE BELOW | $500 |
| 101034714 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 112 W 87TH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW TENANT PANEL READING FIVE BELOW | $500 |
| 101034715 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 112 W 87TH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW TENANT PANEL ON EAST SIDE READING FIVE BELOW | $500 |
| 101034711 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 112 W 87TH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL SIGN READING: FIVE BELOW | $9,000 |
| 101024669 | 2023-08-22 | General construction | 2647 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF STOREFRONT SIGN READING: FIVE BELOW | $6,000 |
| 101024672 | 2023-08-22 | General construction | 2647 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FACES IN EXISTING DOUBLE FACE SIGN. FACES READING FIVE BELOW | $1,450 |
| 101024670 | 2023-08-22 | General construction | 2647 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF UNDER CANOPY SIGN READING: FIVE BELOW | $1,000 |
| 100832451 | 2023-06-16 | General construction | 1425 E 53RD ST | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN ON NORTHEAST CORNER | $3,000 |
| 100832450 | 2023-06-16 | General construction | 1425 E 53RD ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION | $3,000 |
| 100832449 | 2023-06-16 | General construction | 1425 E 53RD ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN ON EAST ELEVATION | $3,000 |
| 101015879 | 2023-06-12 | General construction | 11601 W TOUHY AVE | ADDRESS IS 838 PATTON DR., INSTALLING WALL SIGN ON THE EAST ELEVATION READING: FLEXPORT. | $6,613 |
| 101015881 | 2023-05-24 | General construction | 11601 W TOUHY AVE | ADDRESS IS 838 PATTON DR., INSTALLING WALL SIGN ON THE EAST ELEVATION READING: KALITTA AIR | $6,000 |
| 100997007 | 2023-04-28 | General construction | 4033 N LINCOLN AVE | INSTALLATION OF RACEWAY MOUNTED WALL SIGN READING: HEAR USA | $4,500 |
| 101005369 | 2023-04-19 | General construction | 3519 N CLARK ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION FOR ALAMO | $20,000 |
| 101005367 | 2023-04-19 | General construction | 3519 N CLARK ST | INSTALLATION OF PROJECTION SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION FOR ALAMO | $15,000 |
| 101005368 | 2023-04-19 | General construction | 3519 N CLARK ST | INSTALLATION OF SIGN MOUNTED ABOVE ENTRANCE CANOPY ON WEST ELEVATION FOR ALAMO | $8,000 |
Fields appear as the issuing authority published them, including spelling and blanks. Scope text is the applicant's description of intended work, not an inspection finding.
Source and limits
Public Chicago permit records through 2026, counted by distinct permit number. This is a historical filing record: it cannot show current backlog, pricing, crew availability, licensing or insurance, and a quiet period may only mean work was filed elsewhere. Confirm anything commercial with the company and with the issuing authority before acting. How we build these records, and what we withhold →
