Sign permits in Chicago, IL: October 2026
138 sign permits were filed in Chicago, IL in October 2026, 32% fewer than in September (204). Chicago, IL ranked 1st of the 12 places FirstDig covers for sign permits that month.
What the month shows
- The busiest contractor, INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY, was named on 16 permits; the top 5 together on 44%.
- 130 permits listed a job value; 1% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, October 16, with 38; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $4,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 177 |
| June 2026 | 216 |
| July 2026 | 149 |
| August 2026 | 191 |
| September 2026 | 204 |
| October 2026 | 138 |
Busiest contractors in October 2026
- INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY: 16 permits
- SIGNCO INC: 14 permits
- OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.: 13 permits
- KDN SIGNS INC: 10 permits
- H.M. WITT & CO: 8 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 112
- $10,000 to $50,000: 17
- $50,000 to $250,000: 1
- Over $250,000: 0
Sign permits in October 2026 in other places
- Philadelphia, PA: 83
- Austin, TX: 55
- Miami, FL: 41
- Orlando, FL: 26
- New Orleans, LA: 26
- Baltimore, MD: 20
- Sacramento County, CA: 18
- Loudoun County, VA: 17
- Cleveland, OH: 17
- San Jose, CA: 17
- Norfolk, VA: 12
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Source: Data: City of Chicago Data Portal. Permits filed 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted by filing date.