About TFA Signs — Family-Operated Chicago Sign Shop Since 1995

TFA stands for Totally Freaking Awesome. TFA Signs is the trade name of First Ad Signs Inc.

The Park family at the sign shop, around 1990 TFA Signs shop at 5500 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago (2026)

TFA Signs is a family-operated sign company founded in 1995, located at 5500 N Kedzie Ave in Chicago's North Park neighborhood. Seung Park leads day-to-day operations at the shop, which handles design, fabrication, and installation for the signs we produce.

What We Do

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TFA Signs designs, fabricates, and installs commercial signage for Chicago-area businesses: channel letters, neon and LED neon signs, monument and pole signs, storefront and blade signs, vehicle wraps and fleet graphics, lobby and office signs, accessible (ADA) signage, awnings, digital signs, and large-format printing. Most fabrication is done at our Kedzie Avenue shop, and our team handles installation and the Chicago sign permit process for the signs we install.

Our Shop

  • Family-operated since 1995
  • Location: 5500 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  • Contact: Seung Park
  • Design, fabrication, and installation handled by our team for the signs we produce
  • Phone: 773-267-6007 · Email: seung@tfasigns.com

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TFA Signs — Family-Owned Chicago Sign Company Since 1995
5500 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773-267-6007
Email: seung@tfasigns.com
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central; closed Saturday and Sunday | Emergency sign service available — call to confirm availability

About: Family-operated sign company | Founded 1995 | 30+ Years in Business

Licensing: First Ad Signs Inc. (TFA Signs) is listed by the City of Chicago as an active Class E general contractor, license TGC101080 (as of August 11, 2026). Verify current license and insurance in the City of Chicago licensed-contractor directory.

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City of Chicago permit records show First Ad Signs Inc. (TFA Signs) as the general contractor on 91 sign permits issued from October 15, 2025 to October 13, 2026, more than any other general contractor, including 36 permits whose work descriptions mention channel letters.

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Central; closed Saturday and Sunday.

Common Questions

What is TFA Signs?

TFA Signs (First Ad Signs Inc.) is a family-operated commercial sign company established in 1995, based at 5500 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. TFA Signs provides sign design, fabrication, permit coordination and installation; its work includes channel letters, storefront signs, vehicle graphics and ADA/wayfinding signage.

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