City of Chicago

City of Chicago's official website

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html

Chicago's Department of Buildings

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.html

Check Building Permit Status On-Line

https://webapps1.cityofchicago.org/buildingpermit/search/agreement.do

Porch Design & Construction Guidelines

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/bldgs/general/EZPERMIT/PorchGuidelinesMay2011.pdf