COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Bright Light Sign Company — permit history in Chicago, IL
Bright Light Sign Company appears on 254 Chicago permit records from 2018 through 2026, all of them general construction.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 254 | 100% |
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 85 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
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Named on the same permit
| Name in source | Linked permits | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| A B B | 144 | 2026-09-10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 661 N LA SALLE DR | 2026-10-13 |
| 310 S RACINE AVE | 2026-09-29 |
| 6720 W GRAND AVE | 2026-09-10 |
| 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 |
91 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $154 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.
Also named on permits at the same addresses
| Company | Shared addresses | Years |
|---|---|---|
| A B B | 59 | 2016–2026 |
| Prospective Plumbing Corp. | 6 | 2018–2026 |
| Novak Electric Sign Company | 6 | 2010–2023 |
| Vp Mechanical | 5 | 2012–2023 |
| Ndp Electric,Inc. | 4 | 2016–2026 |
| Johns Plumbing, Inc. | 4 | 2016–2025 |
| Csl Climate Control Co | 4 | 2018–2025 |
| Zivak Plumbing, Inc | 4 | 2018–2022 |
Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where Bright Light Sign Company filed, in any year. Sharing an address is a documented co-appearance, not proof that they worked on the same project or with each other.
Permits on record
254 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101088559 | 2026-10-13 | General construction | 661 N LA SALLE DR | REPLACE FACE ON EXISTING FOGO DE CHAO WALL SIGN CABINET ON SOUTH ELEVATION | $4,200 |
| 101088560 | 2026-10-13 | General construction | 661 N LA SALLE DR | REPLACE FACE ON EXISTING FOGO DE CHAO WALL SIGN CABINET ON WEST ELEVATION | $4,200 |
| 101087227 | 2026-09-29 | General construction | 310 S RACINE AVE | INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE FACE BANNER FOR BRIGHTPATH ON EXISTING POSTS ON W. JACKSON BLVD. ELEVATION | $382 |
| 101087226 | 2026-09-29 | General construction | 310 S RACINE AVE | INSTALLATION OF ENTRANCE SIGN ON THE WEST ELEVATION. | $154 |
| 101085555 | 2026-09-10 | General construction | 6720 W GRAND AVE | REPLACING EXISTING SIGN SAME FOR SAME DUE TO STORM DAMAGE - HONDA | $58,000 |
| 101071749 | 2026-08-26 | General construction | 3536 S IRON ST | INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON EAST 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 |
| 101071745 | 2026-08-26 | General construction | 3536 S IRON ST | INSTALLATION OF "COMED AN EXELON COMPANY" SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION | $3,500 |
| 101085544 | 2026-08-19 | General construction | 1652 N WELLS ST | INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN READING II | $1,000 |
| 101085543 | 2026-08-19 | General construction | 1652 N WELLS ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN READING PAUSE | $2,000 |
| 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 |
| 101071753 | 2025-08-14 | General construction | 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF NON LIT POST AND PANEL SIGN PP.C.48 | $950 |
| 101071751 | 2025-08-14 | General construction | 3420 N CALIFORNIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW MONUMENT SIGN AT COMED/EXELON | $8,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 101053511 | 2024-08-01 | General construction | 730 W RANDOLPH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW BLADE SIGN FOR PVOLVE | $750 |
| 101053510 | 2024-08-01 | General construction | 730 W RANDOLPH ST | INSTALLATION OF NEW STOREFRONT SIGN FOR PVOLVE | $2,500 |
| 101053650 | 2024-07-30 | General construction | 960 W CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF NEW FACES IN VCA D/F SIGN | $1,200 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 101024670 | 2023-08-22 | General construction | 2647 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF UNDER CANOPY SIGN READING: FIVE BELOW | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| 100832449 | 2023-06-16 | General construction | 1425 E 53RD ST | INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGN ON EAST ELEVATION | $3,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 →
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