Chicago / ON OUR RADAR
unclearShaw’s Crab House
21 E HUBBARD ST
Chicago · Public permit record
Name supported by the permit source. Current operation is unverified.
A signal of activity. Not a confirmed opening.
01 / THE SIGNAL
What’s taking shape.
Food-service wording is present, but the rules cannot confidently characterize the activity.
PROJECTING SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION READS SHAW'S SINCE 1985 CRAB HOUSE OYSTER BAR
Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed
02 / THE TIMELINE
The record so far.
- July 16, 2026
Application review began
Recorded by the city’s permitting system.
- August 31, 2026
Ready-to-issue / issue date
May indicate readiness to issue subject to fees.
- Still unknown
Opening date
A permit alone does not confirm when a business opens.
03 / STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
The original permit.
PROJECTING SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION READS SHAW'S SINCE 1985 CRAB HOUSE OYSTER BAR
Name evidence
The sign description reads SHAW'S SINCE 1985 CRAB HOUSE OYSTER BAR. The official venue website confirms 21 E. Hubbard St.
Permit-supported name · Researched September 28, 2026
Name evidence sourceSource record 3455021 · Retrieved September 30, 2026
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