Development

The owner of land annexed into Sycamore in June presented his latest plans to bring commercial and residential developments this week to city officials.

A townhome development in Crystal Lake was issued a stop work order for “serious and widespread” problems that included a sewage backup.

As the sixth-fastest growing community in Illinois, Plainfield is looking to conduct a special census this year. The U.S. Census Bureau will be filling 60 jobs.

Seeking to reverse a trend dating back nearly 20 years, Kankakee County officials continue to push for new housing developments.

Two big projects are happening concurrently that will "ignite" downtown Sterling, according to developer M5,

Builders of a proposed “luxury” mixed-use development in Cary are moving forward with zoning requests next week with some changes made to the plan based on resident feedback.

Construction on the Northwestern Steel & Wire Park and its splash pad, part of Sterling’s $300 million Riverfront Reimagined project, are on track to be completed by the end of the month.

Diane Matter is the second neighbor of the future Love's truck stop in Joliet to say they were offered $100,000 to annex into the city and keep quiet about it.

Geneva alderpersons recently unveiled a facilities master plan that includes building a new police department and renovating City Hall, among projects that could cost upward of $131 million. A City Council vote is expected this month.

The Lockport City Council approved a rezoning and construction plan for a new subdivision between Bruce Road and I-355 on Wednesday.

A prolific homebuilder wants to buy a chunk of land near Naperville from the DuPage Water Commission.

The architecture firm behind the new Sycamore Fire Station has been contracted to assess a former Nicor building Sycamore School District 427 bought in 2024 to house district administration offices. The building sustained storm damage earlier this spring.

At the June 24 Oswego Village Board meeting, village trustees unanimously voted to increase the village’s water tap-on fees by $3,000 to bring them to $5,200 per unit.

McHenry County College will create a new events center on campus to host future community and college happenings.

Woodstock is purchasing property that the City Council had authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire.

The expansion will double the size of the clinic’s current footprint. The first floor will be used for primary and urgent care services, with 22 exam rooms, three care team workstations and one procedure room. The second-floor addition will connect to the medical-surgical unit.

The Lockport City Council is expected to vote on plans for two new residential developments at its meeting on July 2.

Developers looking to turn the former Maplewood School property into a multifamily residential area in Cary shared updated plans that now include owner-occupied single-family homes after many residents advocated for them.

Eager shoppers began lining up at 6 a.m. Wednesday outside the new Whole Foods Market in downtown St. Charles, ahead of the store’s grand opening ceremony. By 8:30 a.m., a line of nearly 200 people stretched from the grocer’s front door at 300 S. Second St.

Campton Hills officials canceled a public hearing scheduled for Thursday on a 962-acre annexation to allow more time to work with Geneva District 304, Village Administrator Mark Rooney said.

A former Dania furniture store, an old bank and some auto service shops had been fading into obsolescence near the border of Lombard and Glen Ellyn.

Kaneland School District 302 has sued Sugar Grove, asking a judge to dissolve The Grove tax increment financing district redevelopment project, Kane County court records show.

The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement on Friday to resolve litigation involving the city and two warehouse developers.

Campton Hills stands to receive $9.45 million in permit fees from a proposed annexation of 962 acres with 900 homes, according to a draft agreement, but the Geneva school district isn't guaranteed any of that.

East Dundee trustees reviewed three more potential development options for the former Haeger Potteries site this week after raising concerns about an initial proposal presented in February.

Jayne Berhnard, a planner employed by the city of Joliet since 2017, has been promoted to the position of planning director.

Sterling’s new riverfront park has been named Northwestern Steel & Wire Park.

The McHenry City Council weighed in on what members want to see in development in downtown ahead of ordinance updates that will guide developers going forward.

The updated comprehensive plan will address key topics including land use, transportation and growth management across Kendall County.

A group of residents who live in an unincorporated area west of Downers Grove are protesting a daycare center proposed for Maple Avenue near their neighborhood

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an extension of its site plan approval for Venture One Acquisitions LLC, which proposes to build a 7150,200-square-foot industrial building on the city's east side.

The Huntley Village Board was lukewarm on the idea of duplexes along Route 47, with some trustees hoping to see that area developed with commercial uses.

The City Council votes Tuesday on free 2-hour street parking in downtown Joliet.

The Sycamore City Council will consider annexing land near the corner of Coltonville Road and Electric Park Drive on Monday, potentially paving the way for a commercial developer. “It’s kind of an eyesore right now," city commissioner Dave Finney said of the land.

The McHenry County courts have granted Fox River Grove permission to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex as lawsuits among contractors and the developer continue.

Several extensive public infrastructure projects are underway in the Sauk Valley region, and project managers are working diligently to keep them moving forward.

A year after the McHenry City Council shot down Shodeen Group's development plans, city leaders will discuss what their vision is for the area.

In a departure from the contentious now-dead project of Settlements of LaFox's more than 2,000 homes in St. Charles, the village of Campton Hills is poised for a smaller, less dense annexation.

The second meeting of the new Joliet District 5 advisory council will be at the Joliet Public Library Ottawa Branch.

Developers are pursuing plans for a five-story, mixed-use building on "Block B" in downtown Fox River Grove.

The $12 million development known as Project Rock will extend the multi-use path that runs west of Heritage Crossing with a pedestrian bridge over the Rock River using the old Illinois Central Railroad piers.

The Dixon City Council approved an agreement with Lee County officials on June 2, 2025, that allows access to previously awarded grant funds to be used for rehabilitating or demolishing abandoned properties.

Although the city’s yet-to-be-named riverfront park and splash pad were originally projected to be finished toward the end of June, Strand Associates project manager Zach Simpson said the last progress meeting with contractors indicated the project was slightly behind schedule.

The Dixon City Council approved a cash farm lease agreement Monday, June 2, 2025, for the 65-acre property behind Walmart on South Galena Avenue that the city purchased in October 2024.

The Lockport City Council is considering a plan for a new 23-unit townhome development north of Division Street and East of Cedar Road.

Dominick Orlando was known as a plan commissioner with an independent streak, and now he has the distinction of being taken off the panel by two different mayors.

Following nearly seven years of discussions and plans, the J. Jeffers housing and business project appears ready to begin.

Construction on Sterling's Riverfront Park is underway, with the city being closer to receiving tax incentives on the project.

While the Patriot Hyundai has established its temporary home in Bourbonnais, construction of its new home in Bradley should begin later this year.

The Sterling Industrial Development Commission sold four vacant properties around Sterling for $1 each.