Updated Jan 30, 2026 - Culture
Chicago's best marquee: Vote for the sign that lights up the city
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Chicago has some of the best neon signs and marquees of any big city in America.
- Axios Chicago readers are going to decide who lights up the sky best.
State of play: This month's bracket will crown the best marquee in the city.
- We've chosen 16 of the best and brightest, ranging from downtown theaters to North Side flower shops to South Side barbecue joints.
Methodology: Only current marquees. So neon signs of the past are disqualified (Sorry, Dinkel's).
