Development

Mike Oliver, McHenry, proposes drive-up boat storage, an expanded marina, car condos and public space at a revived Paradise Cove at Chapel Hill Road and the Fox River.

A new hotel, anticipated to be a four-story Hilton TRU, will be located at Weber Road and Normantown Road in Romeoville.

Riverside Healthcare in Coal City is expanding its campus, doubling it in size to offer more services from cancer care to physical therapy.

The city of Joliet didn't get any proposals for Chicago Street building, but giving more time may help draw a developer.

More housing and downtown updates are in store for Cary this year, Mayor Mark Kownick said during his State of the Village address.

Downtown Joliet project moves north with daytime closings of Chicago Street from Cass to Webster streets.

Up for reelection in April, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis told a packed audience at the state of the village address commercial, industrial and residential growth is reaching new heights.

Lockport City Council candidates Tim Russ and Christina Bergbower shared their views on future development in the city.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives speaks about the city's near and far future in presencation to Joliet Rotary Club.

Penn Entertainment has announced that it is partnering with the celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

Joliet is developing its first comprehensive plan since the 1950s, and the new advisory committee is expected to help get the public involved in the process.

Business development coming slowly to Rock Run Collection, in Joliet but developer says a 'major lineup' will be announced soon.

McHenry School District 15 received two bids for Landmark School. At Tuesday's meeting they could accept one or reject both.

The city of Joliet is beginning the process of developing its first comprehensive plan in decades. Here is what two candidates for city council had to say about future development.

Demolition crews are tearing down U.S.Steel buildings in Joliet last used for steel production in 2001.

Construction is complete on more than 100 single-story apartments in a new neighborhood east of Route 31 and Water’s Edge aims to start building commercial space for restaurants and retail this summer in Crystal Lake.

Plans to redevelop two downtown DeKalb buildings – the former Eduardo’s Restaurant and McCabe’s – became one step closer to reality this week after the City Council approved two TIF loans.

Local home construction businesses are bracing for a fair bit of uncertainty as proposed tariffs on a wide range of building materials are leaving many unknowns.

Fox River Grove’s plans for residential and commercial growth seem to be underway as they announce a developer for the recently demolished Block B site and complete construction on rental homes near Route 22.

Executive director: After a few years of getting the Economic Development Administration grant in order and all the pieces in place, we can proudly open our doors and say, “Welcome back."

The new downtown Woodstock hotel is going to be open a little later than originally projected.

Two state bills have been filed to secure a designation that, if approved, could provide millions of dollars in additional funding for city development in Sterling.

Multi-family townhome buildings could soon be constructed in Sycamore, but the prospective builder still has work to do, city officials said this month.

Some Huntley leaders like the idea of housing development of attached rentals in the village, but not the proposed location.

As Cary moves forward with plans to build 200 apartments and 50 townhomes on the long-shuttered Maplewood property, neighboring residents are still advocating for single-family homes.

RJW Logistics Group based out of Romeoville will operate out of a 976,954-square-foot warehouse near Houbolt Road bridge in Joliet.

The village of Plainfield is planning a path that could also be used for cyclists as part of the 143rd Street expansion project.

Victory City Church has purchased the former St. Jude Catholic church and school property in Joliet and announced it plans to use it as a second worship site.

McHenry School District 15 has begun running the legal ads needed to sell the 130-year-old Landmark School, with a bid opening date of March 3.

More multifamily housing is coming to Crystal Lake as developers got the City Council's OK to build more than 100 owner-occupied townhomes near the Three Oaks Recreation Area.

TIF is a tool used by local governments to encourage economic development in underperforming areas.

Woodstock city officials are mulling whether to use eminent domain to force the sale of a vacant property downtown to the city to be used for parking.

The Dixon City Council will vote Monday on three ordinances that expand the boundaries of the Lee-Ogle County Enterprise Zone in preparation for three projects planned in rural Lee and Ogle counties.

Plainfield is slated to see several new businesses begin construction or officially open this year while one IL Route 59 mainstay will be closing its doors.

National homebuilder Lennar will provide new single-family housing – Towne Center II – on 139 lots between the existing Towne Center and Fox Bend neighborhoods in Shorewood.

Council's action Tuesday night paves way for fire station's expansion in River Front Commercial District; decision comes a week after city planning commission recommended denial, citing desire for station to relocate altogether.

Other projects include a new restaurant and bar near Sublette and construction of another building at HA International’s manufacturing plant near Oregon.

Anitra Brase recently acquired Advantage Realty in Morris from longtime owners Joan Eslinger and Jack Hynds, with Eslinger quick to add she is not retiring from the firm she and Hynds founded in 1992.

The Diocese of Joliet has confirmed that sales are pending on the property of the former St. Jude and St. Anne parishes as the Sacred Heart church property is now listed for sale.

Major changes to malls in Bloomingdale, Lombard and West Dundee expected in 2025

City and U.S. Steel officials said they are moving ahead with plans for a new use of the company’s Joliet site. Former credit union building will become the Pilsen Wellness Center.

Foundation to hold Jan. 29 public investment meeting for planned riverfront park.

Morris native Aindrea Hogan will begin her new role as vice president of development with the Grundy Economic Development Council on Wednesday.

A petitioner has asked the City of DeKalb for permission to set up an automobile sales business along East Lincoln Highway.

Nick Mahoney of Donato Solar said unlike like the Meta DeKalb Data Center, his company is proposing a smaller, standalone data center. He said he anticipates very little foot traffic to and from this development.

The Lockport City Council has been in talks with developers about residential properties at two sites in the community. Another housing development will be ready for move-ins by spring.

The petition to approve the preliminary and final plats for the Rock Falls Love’s Subdivision will take place during the City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Critics say citizens board for Joliet comprehensive plan is top heavy with officials and lacking in ordinary citizens.

Joliet is proposing the establishment of a citizen advisory committee to assist the City Council in developing the city’s comprehensive plan. The ordinance will be presented at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

The Sterling City Council has hired Stichter Construction Co. of Erie to demolish several properties across the city.