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The following trades must be licensed with the City of Chicago: Stationary Engineer, Crane Operator, Electrician, Elevator, Journeyman Plumber, & Mason Contractor.

Most Recent News (Trades)
  • Mar 20, 2024
    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Marlene Hopkins as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
  • Oct 27, 2023
    Inaugural Chicago Manufacturing Awards Honor Local Businesses
  • Sep 21, 2022
    City Council Adopts Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 Energy Transformation Code, Putting Chicago at Forefront of Global Efforts to Address Climate Change
  • Oct 14, 2021
    City Council Approves Ordinance Amending Chicago Plumbing Code to Facilitate Affordable Housing and Economic Recovery
  • Sep 14, 2021
    City Council Approves Ordinance to Amend Chicago Mechanical Code to Help Reduce Construction Costs, Strengthen and Modernize Environmental and Other Practices
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