COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Design Group Signage Corp — permit history in Chicago, IL
Design Group Signage Corp appears on 284 Chicago permit records from 2018 through 2026, most often general construction (70.3% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 275 | 70.3% |
| Electrical | 116 | 29.7% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 74 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Busiest year on record: 2022, with 98 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hill Fine Home Builder | 35 | 2024-09-18 |
| Design Group | 17 | 2019-04-08 |
2 companies are named alongside Design Group Signage Corp 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 |
|---|---|
| 1631 W JONQUIL TER | 2026-08-13 |
| 550 W ADAMS ST | 2026-08-03 |
| 2111 S WABASH AVE | 2026-08-03 |
| 304 N MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-08-03 |
| 1700 W 83RD ST | 2026-07-02 |
| 4301 S PACKERS AVE | 2026-06-30 |
| 1650 W CORNELIA AVE | 2026-05-18 |
| 2749 N ELSTON AVE | 2026-03-31 |
| 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE | 2026-01-28 |
| 1700 W DIVISION ST | 2026-01-05 |
| 633 W NORTH AVE | 2025-11-24 |
| 4305 W MADISON ST | 2025-10-21 |
| 1617 N DAMEN AVE | 2025-10-16 |
| 3651 W SCHUBERT AVE | 2025-09-03 |
108 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $200 to $35,000, median $2,500. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
284 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101085606 | 2026-08-13 | Electrical | 1631 W JONQUIL TER | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) GROUND SIGN WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER FOR GALE COMMUNITY ACADEMY. | $3,200 |
| 101085606 | 2026-08-13 | General construction | 1631 W JONQUIL TER | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) GROUND SIGN WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER FOR GALE COMMUNITY ACADEMY. | $3,200 |
| 101085611 | 2026-08-03 | General construction | 550 W ADAMS ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NEW GROUND SIGN, TO REPLACE EXISTING DAMAGED SIGN. REUSE EXISTING FRAME AND STONE. | $28,000 |
| 101085353 | 2026-08-03 | General construction | 2111 S WABASH AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGN. | $13,500 |
| 101085353 | 2026-08-03 | Electrical | 2111 S WABASH AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGN. | $13,500 |
| 101084706 | 2026-08-03 | Electrical | 304 N MICHIGAN AVE | SIGN TYPE E01 - PORTILLO'S - MICHIGAN AVE ELEVATION - COPY: PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS - BEEF - BURGERS - SALADS / ONE (1) SET OF HALO-ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL. (SIGN 1 | $12,500 |
| 101084707 | 2026-08-03 | General construction | 304 N MICHIGAN AVE | SIGN TYPE E01 - PORTILLO'S - MICHIGAN AVE ELEVATION - COPY: PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS - BEEF - BURGERS - SALADS / ONE (1) SET OF HALO-ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL (SIGN 2) | $12,500 |
| 101084707 | 2026-08-03 | Electrical | 304 N MICHIGAN AVE | SIGN TYPE E01 - PORTILLO'S - MICHIGAN AVE ELEVATION - COPY: PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS - BEEF - BURGERS - SALADS / ONE (1) SET OF HALO-ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL (SIGN 2) | $12,500 |
| 101084706 | 2026-08-03 | General construction | 304 N MICHIGAN AVE | SIGN TYPE E01 - PORTILLO'S - MICHIGAN AVE ELEVATION - COPY: PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS - BEEF - BURGERS - SALADS / ONE (1) SET OF HALO-ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL. (SIGN 1 | $12,500 |
| 101084431 | 2026-07-02 | General construction | 1700 W 83RD ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED SET OF LETTERS AND LOGO TO WALL FOR LEARN CHARTER - HUNTER PERKINS CAMPUS. | $10,000 |
| 101083919 | 2026-06-30 | General construction | 4301 S PACKERS AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN COPY "HERC RENTALS" AND "PRO SOLUTIONS." | $800 |
| 101083916 | 2026-06-30 | Electrical | 4301 S PACKERS AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN COPY "HERC RENTALS," "PRO SOLUTIONS" | $2,100 |
| 101083916 | 2026-06-30 | General construction | 4301 S PACKERS AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN COPY "HERC RENTALS," "PRO SOLUTIONS" | $2,100 |
| 101082577 | 2026-05-18 | Electrical | 1650 W CORNELIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DF POLE SIGN 4'-0" H X 8'-0" W WITH MESSAGE CENTER | $3,200 |
| 101082577 | 2026-05-18 | General construction | 1650 W CORNELIA AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DF POLE SIGN 4'-0" H X 8'-0" W WITH MESSAGE CENTER | $3,200 |
| 101081060 | 2026-03-31 | Electrical | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH COPY "SKECHERS" | $1,000 |
| 101081060 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH COPY "SKECHERS" | $1,000 |
| 101076952 | 2026-03-16 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN COPY "SKECHERS" | $5,000 |
| 101076952 | 2026-03-16 | Electrical | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN COPY "SKECHERS" | $5,000 |
| 101076957 | 2026-03-12 | Electrical | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS ON A RACEWAY | $5,000 |
| 101076957 | 2026-03-12 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS ON A RACEWAY | $5,000 |
| 101080146 | 2026-03-12 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) VINYL WINDOW SIGN WITH COPY " SKECHERS, HANDS FREE, SLIP-INS" | $750 |
| 101077122 | 2026-03-05 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) VINYL WINDOW SIGN WITH COPY " SKECHERS, ARCHFIT, PODIATRIST CERTIFIED ARCH SUPPORT" | $750 |
| 101076965 | 2026-02-13 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED VINYL WINDOW SIGN | $2,000 |
| 101076961 | 2026-02-13 | General construction | 2749 N ELSTON AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED VINYL SIGN | $2,000 |
| 101078522 | 2026-01-28 | Electrical | 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN COPY "PVOLVE" | $1,700 |
| 101078522 | 2026-01-28 | General construction | 2000 N CLYBOURN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN COPY "PVOLVE" | $1,700 |
| 101077556 | 2026-01-05 | General construction | 1700 W DIVISION ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED VINYL WINDOW SIGN FOR US BANK | $1,000 |
| 101076471 | 2025-11-24 | General construction | 633 W NORTH AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, DOUBLE-FACED MONUMENT (GROUND) SIGN WITH LOGO AND COPY READING ¿WINDSOR NORTH + VINE APARTMENTS.¿ | $9,500 |
| 101072406 | 2025-10-21 | General construction | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLING ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED SANKOFA BIRD LOGO WALL SIGN | $18,000 |
| 101072464 | 2025-10-21 | General construction | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED SIGN CABINET | $35,000 |
| 101072464 | 2025-10-21 | Electrical | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED SIGN CABINET | $35,000 |
| 101072406 | 2025-10-21 | Electrical | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLING ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED SANKOFA BIRD LOGO WALL SIGN | $18,000 |
| 101072426 | 2025-10-20 | Electrical | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED LED SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS COPY "SANKOFA VILLAGE WELLNESS CENTER" | $24,000 |
| 101072462 | 2025-10-20 | Electrical | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED TRIANGULAR PYLON SIGN | $25,000 |
| 101072426 | 2025-10-20 | General construction | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED LED SET OF CHANNEL LETTERS COPY "SANKOFA VILLAGE WELLNESS CENTER" | $24,000 |
| 101072462 | 2025-10-20 | General construction | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED TRIANGULAR PYLON SIGN | $25,000 |
| 101074763 | 2025-10-16 | Electrical | 1617 N DAMEN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DF BLADE SIGN WITH HOTEL CHOCOLAT LOGO | $1,300 |
| 101074762 | 2025-10-16 | Electrical | 1617 N DAMEN AVE | ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL COPY: "HOTEL CHOCOLAT" | $1,700 |
| 101074763 | 2025-10-16 | General construction | 1617 N DAMEN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DF BLADE SIGN WITH HOTEL CHOCOLAT LOGO | $1,300 |
| 101074762 | 2025-10-16 | General construction | 1617 N DAMEN AVE | ONE (1) SINGLE-FACE ILLUMINATED LETTERS ON BACKER PANEL COPY: "HOTEL CHOCOLAT" | $1,700 |
| 101072430 | 2025-09-15 | General construction | 4305 W MADISON ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) VINYL SANKOFA BIRD LOGO | $19,000 |
| 101069273 | 2025-09-03 | Electrical | 3651 W SCHUBERT AVE | REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANEL + MESSAGE CENTER, REUSING EXISTING POSTS | $3,500 |
| 101069273 | 2025-09-03 | General construction | 3651 W SCHUBERT AVE | REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANEL + MESSAGE CENTER, REUSING EXISTING POSTS | $3,500 |
| 101068951 | 2025-08-25 | General construction | 22 E CHICAGO AVE | ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED BLADE SIGN WITH A 2'-0" "PANDA EXPRESS" LOGO. | $1,500 |
| 101068997 | 2025-08-25 | General construction | 22 E CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH 2'-0" TALL LETTERS "PANDA EXPRESS" AND A 4'-0" LOGO. | $2,000 |
| 101068951 | 2025-08-25 | Electrical | 22 E CHICAGO AVE | ONE (1) ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED BLADE SIGN WITH A 2'-0" "PANDA EXPRESS" LOGO. | $1,500 |
| 101068997 | 2025-08-25 | Electrical | 22 E CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH 2'-0" TALL LETTERS "PANDA EXPRESS" AND A 4'-0" LOGO. | $2,000 |
| 101068802 | 2025-07-14 | General construction | 360 N MICHIGAN AVE | ONE (1) SET OF LED ILLUM LETTERS | $3,500 |
| 101068801 | 2025-07-14 | Electrical | 360 N MICHIGAN AVE | ONE (1) 3'-0" X 3'-0" LED ILLUMINATED LOGO | $1,800 |
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 →
