Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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Address
5766 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60659
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Highlights Chicago Inc. Electrician
Highlights Chicago Electrical Services is a full-service, family owned, electrical contractor that has been serving the Chicago-land area for over a decade. We provide expert handling of commercial and residential all-service electrical: repairs, new construction, remodel, wiring, LED, data cabling, light fixtures mounting, among others.
From BuildZoom: Highlights Chicago Inc., 5766 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL holds a Electrical Contractor Registration license and 12 other licenses according to the Palatine license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 125 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Highlights Chicago Inc. Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 905-5554
Address: 5766 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
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Quality
125
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Highlights Chicago Inc. has a BuildZoom score of 125, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2026 |
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85 projects
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2025 |
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79 projects
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2024 |
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70 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Highlights Chicago Inc. has worked on at least
237.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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47 projects
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Home Additions |
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9 projects
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New Constructions |
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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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165 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Highlights Chicago Inc. mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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54 projects
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< $5k |
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68 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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21 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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16 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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16 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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7 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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9 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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10 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $17,640. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Highlights Chicago Inc.
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Self-certification project with a structural peer review. renovation of an existing masonry 2-story single-family dwelling with a basement. scope includes demolition of an existing rear enclosed porch interior renovation at the first and second floors and interior build-out of the existing basement. scope also includes modifying existing electrical plumbing and hvac systems
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101064553
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: full gut rehabilitation of existing 1-story masonry building. interior alterations per plans. new interior concrete floor slab. new aluminum store front system. masonry tuck-pointing. roof repair. new bathrooms. new interior finishes. new hvac plumbing & electrical. (b1-1 business group)
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
101061009
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,468
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. building with basement rear terrace at 1st story rear porch with stair at 1st/2nd/3rd story rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure carport for 3 parking with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$1,229,570
Permit #:
101062116
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,647
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - legalize the existing 3rd floor assembly dormers and 2 story rear addition including replacement of the existing 2 story rear wood porch with a new 3 story non-combustilbe rear porch. perform interior alterations on all floors. construction type is va with 2 dwelling units as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
101034870
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. building with basement 3 car garage at basement balcony at 1st/2nd/3rd story rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$1,188,900
Permit #:
101037867
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,617
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc revision to 101047336 interior renovation to an existing 3 story brick single family residence townhouse unit c (occupancy r-5 classification) ( type va construction)
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101063682
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: landlord improvement work to redemise a tenant space and raw space for two tenant spaces with a new exit corridor. associated mechanical electrical and plumbing at first floor (occupancy: m; const. type: ia) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101063346
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,586
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 6 d.u. building with basement rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosures detached 6 car garage with roof top deck rear terrace with stair at 1st story rear deck with stair at 2nd/3rd story entire building sprinklered per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction).903-905 n winchester ave.conditional approval per 14a-4-404.13 relea... see more
Valuation:
$2,493,263
Permit #:
101070814
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,304
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Side/rear 2-story addition (plus basement) to an existing 2-story single-family home. minor renovation at interior of existing home is included. also included in scope is a new rear deck and a carport
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101060940
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior kitchen and bathroom alterations replacement of electrical panel plumbing fixtures and associated piping relocate furnae room door. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) apartment 3b
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
B200420625
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope includes a residential interior renovation which will entail one new primary bathroom and walk-in closet and associated electrical and plumbing work. other two bathrooms within house will be renovated with new fixtures and finishes (no relocation of plumbing infrastructure). minor interior and exterior repairs are also included in scope of work
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101063960
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc; renovate 2nd floor apartment unit of 2-story 2-unit type iiib brick building. the work is to include alterations for open plan unit with one bedroom & one bathroom. new fixtures finishes & rebuilt entry staircase along with new hvac and modifications to electical & plumbing systems
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
101065657
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc erect a 4 story type iiia fully sprinklered mixed use masonry building with an elevatior. ground floor and second floor dental office with two dwelling units located on the 3rd & 4th floors. a 6 high privacy fence masonry trash enclosure and one parking space at the rear of the property as per plans. r2 occupancy classification
Valuation:
$950,000
Permit #:
101049404
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$8,266
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: basement build-out to existing 3 story mix use building construct new office spaces b occ. and residential work out room r-3 ( tenants only ) as per plans type 3a construction building to be fully sprinklered ( 1604 n normandy ave---6700-6720 w north ave )
Valuation:
$492,000
Permit #:
101043655
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,748
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Direct developer services - erect new (4) story residential building with rooftop access roof deck (31) car private garage as per plans. (31) units type iiib construction building to be fully sprinklered. (consultan reviewer - v3 companies of illinois)
Valuation:
$96,465,000
Permit #:
101040930
Status:
complete
Fee:
$88,202
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 8 d.u. building with basement 4 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad front terrace & rear balcony at 1st story rear & front balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th story 6 high 3'-4 by 8'-10 masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction).4740-4742 s michigan
Valuation:
$1,788,541
Permit #:
101037924
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,665
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work in unit 19c: install new engineered flooring install new cabinetry in kitchen and living room replace bathroom fixtures and finishes (with same plumbing locations). paint all walls install wallpaper. install new lighting fixtures and update electrical panel to code. reduce non structural wall projection. revise coat closet to provide more usable. cabinetry in bathroom. removal o... see more
Valuation:
$265,000
Permit #:
B200006623
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior buildout in existing ground floor commercial space for a new convenience store (philomarket) in existing 11 story i-b mixed use building (occupancy group m; type i-b construction)
Valuation:
$90,400
Permit #:
101065944
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,853
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This repair/replacement includes: temporary shoring of the existing to remain structure replacement of the existing wood framing at front/south structural wall replacement of all south exterior finishes (masonry & siding) replacement of south vinyl windows repair/replacement of interior finishes (drywall trim and paint) and replacement of electrical elements and wiring on south facade... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE25-0053
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration exterior
Building Type:
N/A
Direct developer services....construct new 5 story residential building per plans ground floor garage with 56 parking spaces floors 2nd thru 5th contain 56 dwelling units total type 3a construction 1 loadnig dock as per plans. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$8,410,750
Permit #:
100989055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100,881
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CON-006592-2024 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Electrical Contractor Registration |
| Class | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 05-15-2026 |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC96456 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC94521 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Verified License
| License # | 18LICL-0250 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR8172 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Electric |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 2022. Check the current license status of Highlights Chicago Inc. with the County of Dupage Contractor Registration Information
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License Not Verified
| License # | ECC94521 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | REGISTERED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR - General |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR-10769 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the local license board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | ECC94521 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CR8172 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Electric |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR0001693 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor W/Trades, Electric |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Electrical Commercial |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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BuildZoom Score
1.1K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Highlights Chicago Inc. has worked on 1090 permitted projects.