COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Van Bruggen Signs Inc. — permit history in Chicago, IL
Van Bruggen Signs Inc. appears on 288 Chicago permit records from 2009 through 2026, most often signage (57.3% of the record).
How Van Bruggen Signs Inc. compares in Chicago
Across all records since 2009, it ranks 50th of 254 with 165 signage permits.
Ranked by the number of permits in the company's main category, among every company named on such permits in Chicago records — not only those with a page here. Companies with equal counts share a place. Filing volume measures activity, not quality.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Signage | 165 | 57.3% |
| General construction | 123 | 42.7% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Busiest year on record: 2015, with 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huen Electric,Inc | 10 | 2025-06-23 |
| Rex Elect. & Technologies LLC | 9 | 2025-07-24 |
| Block Electric Company | 7 | 2025-03-13 |
| Jamerson & Bauwens Elec. Contr | 6 | 2023-10-12 |
| Linear Electric, Inc. | 5 | 2022-09-13 |
| Mzi Electric, Inc. | 4 | 2024-12-18 |
| Belcore Electric Construction | 3 | 2019-08-21 |
| Tcl Industries,Inc. | 3 | 2022-06-09 |
| Preferred Electrical Construct | 2 | 2023-03-24 |
| High Tech Green Electric Corp. | 2 | 2021-08-04 |
| Ceco, Inc. | 2 | 2019-07-31 |
| Peak Electric, Inc. | 2 | 2022-06-16 |
16 companies are named alongside Van Bruggen Signs Inc. 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 |
|---|---|
| 6410 S HONORE ST | 2026-04-14 |
| 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | 2025-09-15 |
| 5231 S PULASKI RD | 2025-07-24 |
| 11130 S CORLISS AVE | 2025-06-04 |
| 45 N OGDEN AVE | 2025-05-06 |
| 3940 N DAMEN AVE | 2025-04-16 |
| 2540 N LINCOLN AVE | 2025-03-13 |
| 5902 S WESTERN AVE | 2024-12-18 |
| 235 E 103RD ST | 2024-10-25 |
| 7510 N ASHLAND AVE | 2024-03-06 |
| 7500 N ASHLAND AVE | 2024-03-06 |
| 1527 W MORSE AVE | 2024-03-05 |
| 7648 N PAULINA ST | 2024-02-27 |
| 829 W BELMONT AVE | 2024-01-03 |
110 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $175 to $46,000, median $2,500. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Elect. & Technologies LLC | 7 | 2009–2025 |
| Schindler Elev Corp Itasca | 7 | 2009–2026 |
| Mzi Electric, Inc. | 6 | 2011–2024 |
| Norman Mechanical | 6 | 2009–2026 |
| Tk Elevator | 5 | 2009–2025 |
| Illinois Business Communicatio | 4 | 2021–2026 |
| Huen Electric,Inc | 4 | 2017–2025 |
| Martin Petersen Company, Inc | 4 | 2017–2025 |
Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where Van Bruggen Signs Inc. 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
288 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101081659 | 2026-04-14 | General construction | 6410 S HONORE ST | NON-ILLUMINATED 6 SQ/FT WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; JOYCE M POWER HOUSE | $1,800 |
| 101073715 | 2025-09-15 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | 43 SQ/FT NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION; ADVOCATE | $2,200 |
| 101073717 | 2025-09-15 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | 17 SQ/FT NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION; CHASE | $1,800 |
| 101071225 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; 6 SQ/FT; S/E LOT LOCATION; E/W FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $1,000 |
| 101071226 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; 6 SQ/FT; N/E LOT LOCATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $1,000 |
| 101071224 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; 6 SQ/FT; SOUTH LOT LOCATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $1,000 |
| 101071218 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; 67 SQ/FT; WEST ELEVATION; FIFTH THIRD | $4,000 |
| 101071220 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; 67 SQ/FT; SOUTHELEVATION; FIFTH THIRD | $4,000 |
| 101071222 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN; 180 SQ/FT; N/W LOT LOCATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $15,000 |
| 101071219 | 2025-07-24 | General construction | 5231 S PULASKI RD | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; 67 SQ/FT; EAST ELEVATION; FIFTH THIRD | $4,000 |
| 101069922 | 2025-06-23 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | 43 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION; IMMEDIATE CARE | $4,000 |
| 101068805 | 2025-06-04 | General construction | 11130 S CORLISS AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED 114 SQ/FT WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; WENTWORTH TIRE SERVICE | $2,500 |
| 101068804 | 2025-06-04 | General construction | 11130 S CORLISS AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED 23 SQ/FT WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; CAR SERVICE | $2,200 |
| 101068803 | 2025-06-04 | General construction | 11130 S CORLISS AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED 27 SQ/FT WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; TRUCK SERVICE | $2,200 |
| 101066794 | 2025-05-06 | General construction | 45 N OGDEN AVE | FREESTANDING SIGN WITH EMC; 63 SQ/FT; N/W LOT LOCATION; N/E & S/W FACING TEXT; REPLACING EXISTING SIGN; EXISTING SIGN PERMIT NUMBER UNKNOWN | $18,000 |
| 101065017 | 2025-04-16 | General construction | 3940 N DAMEN AVE | 67 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; FIFTH THIRD | $4,000 |
| 101065019 | 2025-04-11 | General construction | 3940 N DAMEN AVE | 64 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED PYLON SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $13,000 |
| 101065021 | 2025-03-24 | General construction | 3940 N DAMEN AVE | 5 SQ/FT NON-ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN; 2 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $500 |
| 101065020 | 2025-03-24 | General construction | 3940 N DAMEN AVE | 5 SQ/FT NON-ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN; 2 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION; N/S FACING TEXT; FIFTH THIRD | $500 |
| 101065289 | 2025-03-13 | General construction | 2540 N LINCOLN AVE | PERMANENT, ILLUMINATED 67 SQ/FT WALL SIGN WITH 45 SQ/FT OF TEXT; WEST ELEVATION | $4,000 |
| 101065290 | 2025-03-06 | General construction | 2540 N LINCOLN AVE | PERMANENT, ILLUMINATED 86 SQ/FT WALL SIGN; N/E ELEVATION | $4,000 |
| 101062996 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; EAST LOT LOCATION; E/W FACING TEXT 3 SQ/FT; 1 SQ/FT OF TEXT; 5/3 | $500 |
| 101062992 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; SOUTH ELEVATION 22 SQ/FT; 5/3 | $4,000 |
| 101062993 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; WEST ELEVATION 5 SQ/FT; 5/3 | $3,500 |
| 101062994 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; N/W LOT LOCATION; E/W FACING TEXT 3 SQ/FT; 1 SQ/FT OF TEXT; 5/3 | $500 |
| 101062995 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGN; S/W LOT LOCATION; E/W FACING TEXT 3 SQ/FT; 1 SQ/FT OF TEXT; 5/3 | $500 |
| 101062991 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION 22 SQ/FT; 5/3 | $4,000 |
| 101062944 | 2024-12-18 | General construction | 5902 S WESTERN AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION 34 SQ/FT; 5/3 | $4,000 |
| 101057440 | 2024-10-25 | General construction | 235 E 103RD ST | 23 SQ/FT NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION | $2,200 |
| 101057437 | 2024-10-25 | General construction | 235 E 103RD ST | 74 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN WITH 50 SQ/FT OF TEXT; NORTH ELEVATION | $4,000 |
| 101044438 | 2024-03-06 | General construction | 7510 N ASHLAND AVE | 16 SQ/FT, NON-ILLUMINATED, WALL SIGN; 9 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION LOCATION | $1,800 |
| 101044437 | 2024-03-06 | General construction | 7510 N ASHLAND AVE | 18 SQ/FT, NON-ILLUMINATED, FREE STANDING SIGN; 10 SQ/FT OF TEXT; NORTH/EAST LOT LOCATION; EAST FACING TEXT | $1,000 |
| 101044559 | 2024-03-06 | General construction | 7500 N ASHLAND AVE | 16 SQ/FT, NON-ILLUMINATED, WALL SIGN; 9 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION LOCATION | $1,800 |
| 101044557 | 2024-03-06 | General construction | 7500 N ASHLAND AVE | 18 SQ/FT, NON-ILLUMINATED, FREE STANDING SIGN; 10 SQ/FT OF TEXT; SOUTH LOT LOCATION; SOUTH FACING TEXT | $1,000 |
| 101044570 | 2024-03-05 | General construction | 1527 W MORSE AVE | 7 SQ/FT, NON-ILLUMINATED, WALL SIGN; 3 SQ/FT OF TEXT; NORTH ELEVATION LOCATION | $1,800 |
| 101044593 | 2024-02-27 | General construction | 7648 N PAULINA ST | RECOVERING 88 SW/FT AWNING WITH 28 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION | $2,500 |
| 101044591 | 2024-02-27 | General construction | 7648 N PAULINA ST | RECOVERING 88 SW/FT AWNING WITH 28 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION | $2,500 |
| 101044595 | 2024-02-27 | General construction | 7648 N PAULINA ST | RECOVERING 88 SW/FT AWNING WITH 28 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION | $2,500 |
| 101044590 | 2024-02-27 | General construction | 7648 N PAULINA ST | RECOVERING 88 SW/FT AWNING WITH 28 SQ/FT OF TEXT; EAST ELEVATION | $2,500 |
| 101040434 | 2024-01-05 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION; 331 SQ/FT | $12,000 |
| 101040295 | 2024-01-05 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; EAST ELEVATION; 245 S/QFT | $9,000 |
| 101040451 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN; EAST LOT LOCATION; N/S FACING TEXT 9 SQ/FT | $1,800 |
| 101040447 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN; NORTH LOT LOCATION; E/W/FACING TEXT 9 SQ/FT | $1,800 |
| 101040435 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH ELEVATION; 37 SQ/FT MAIN ENTRANCE | $4,000 |
| 101040441 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; SOUTH ELEVATION; 14 SQ/FT RECEIVING | $1,800 |
| 101040446 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; SOUTH ELEVATION; 1 SQ/FT MED GAS DELIVERIES | $1,000 |
| 101037120 | 2024-01-03 | General construction | 829 W BELMONT AVE | 5 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED, PROJECTING BLADE, DOUBLE-SIDED WALL SIGN; 2 SQ/FT TEXT WEST ELEVATION; N/S FACING TEXT | $3,500 |
| 101037119 | 2024-01-03 | General construction | 829 W BELMONT AVE | 5 SQ/FT ILLUMINATED, PROJECTING BLADE, DOUBLE-SIDED WALL SIGN; 2 SQ/FT TEXT NORTH ELEVATION; E/W FACING TEXT | $3,500 |
| 101037323 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 3936 N MILWAUKEE AVE | NEW, PERMANENT, ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH/EAST ELEVATION; ADVOCATE; 230 SQ/FT | $9,000 |
| 101037321 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 3936 N MILWAUKEE AVE | NEW, PERMANENT, ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN; NORTH/WEST ELEVATION; ADVOCATE; 230 SQ/FT | $9,000 |
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.
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