Chicago permits · Supplier planning signals

Spot restaurant projects while setup activity is still visible.

PublicSift groups restaurant-related business licenses and building permits into one review feed for POS, payments, insurance, security, telecom, equipment, and other B2B suppliers.

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Use filing activity to decide where thoughtful supplier research is worth your time.

A restaurant owner and supplier reviewing the floor plan of a restaurant being prepared to open — The feed supports the work before opening day: understanding what is taking shape and when to research it.

Combines

Business-license and building-permit signals

Groups by

Business, address, and related filings

Helps you

Research supplier timing before directory listings appear

Projects with multiple public signals

Signal strength summarizes related filings. It does not confirm an opening date.

Sample snapshot generated September 18, 2026. Estimated windows are inferences from filing activity, never official opening dates.

Vue 36 · 1 N Franklin St

High signal

This entity groups on-premises consumption, retail-food, and renovation/alteration filings at the same normalized address.

Filing date: Jul 15, 2026
Related signals: Liquor · Food · Building
Status: AAI
Opening window: Estimated only

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Old Town Pour House · 120 N La Salle St

High signal

Multiple license types and renovation records were grouped into a single entity for supplier review.

Filing date: Jun 22, 2026
Related signals: Liquor · Food · Building
Status: AAI
Opening window: Estimated only

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Turn scattered filings into supplier timing context

Use the feed to decide where deeper business research is worthwhile.

01 · Group

Connect related filings

Normalize names and addresses, then associate food, liquor, and construction activity with one project entity.

02 · Prioritize

Compare signal strength

Multiple related records can make a project more useful to review than a single isolated filing.

03 · Verify

Confirm before outreach

Check the official filing, business identity, and current project status before treating it as an opening opportunity.

Designed for

Restaurant suppliers selling POS, payments, insurance, security, connectivity, kitchen equipment, cleaning, and operational services.

Important boundary

A license issue or permit does not mean a restaurant is open, will open, or will open inside the estimated window.