New Development in Chicago Heights, Illinois
63 development projects are moving through Chicago Heights, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by commercial (5), civic actions (2), residential (1), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-03.
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionChicago Heights projects (YTD 2026)
63
Project categories
4
Top type
Commercial
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
630,763
Chicago Heights development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Commercial | 5 |
| Civic Actions | 2 |
| Residential | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Chicago Heights right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Way Cleaners Banquet Space | Chicago Heights, IL (City-level) | Commercial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-08-05 |
| Carefree Village Design Review | 151st Street and Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL | Civic Actions,Residential | approved | 2026-07-15 |
| 57 East 24th Street Redevelopment | 57 East 24th Street, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411 | Industrial,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-06-03 |
| Map Amendment 5048 West 171st Street | 5048 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL | Residential,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-26 |
| 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Paving Program | Chicago Heights, IL (City-level) | Civic Actions,Infrastructure | under review | 2026-05-26 |
| Shell Gas Station | 16700 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL | Commercial,Civic Actions | approved | 2026-05-20 |
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Recent Chicago Heights projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 3 |
| Approved | 3 |
Chicago Heights development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 63 development projects in Chicago Heights, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by commercial (5). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Chicago Heights projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Chicago Heights in?
- Chicago Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.