Digital Signs Chicago — LED Displays and Electronic Message Centers

Digital signs let Chicago businesses change their message instantly — promotions, event schedules, gas prices, service announcements — without printing or re-lettering anything. TFA Signs supplies, installs, and services LED digital displays and electronic message centers (EMCs) for retail stores, restaurants, schools, churches, auto dealers, and commercial properties throughout Chicago and the suburbs.

Outdoor electronic message centers are the most common digital sign application: a weatherproof LED matrix cabinet mounted on a pole sign, monument sign, or building facade, programmable from a computer or phone. Resolution is defined by pixel pitch — tighter pitch (6-10mm) for close pedestrian viewing, wider pitch (16-20mm) for highway-distance readability. All outdoor units we install are rated for Chicago winters and summers and carry manufacturer warranties on the LED modules and power supplies.

Indoor digital signage includes menu board displays for restaurants, lobby video walls, and window-facing high-brightness displays that stay readable in direct sunlight. We handle mounting, power, data cabling coordination, and content management system setup so your staff can update content without a service call.

Chicago regulates electronic message centers more strictly than static signs — brightness limits, hold times between message changes, and zoning restrictions in certain districts. TFA Signs manages the complete Chicago Department of Buildings permit process for digital signs, including photometric documentation when required, and electrical work is performed by an appropriately licensed electrical contractor for each project.

Digital Sign Pricing

Indoor digital menu displays start around $1,500 installed. Outdoor LED message centers typically run $8,000-$40,000+ depending on size, pixel pitch, and single- or double-sided configuration. Free consultations: call 773-267-6007.

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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.