# Planned developments in Cook County, IL

Boardwalk found 4,900+ planned projects in Cook County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Parks & Recreation Department agenda for Oct 15, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cook/

## Cook County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 4,900+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 210+ |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 15, 2026, Parks & Recreation Department |
| Sources we check | 42 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Cook County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 1,100+ | 24% |
| Development decisions | 1,100+ | 23% |
| Residential | 1,000+ | 21% |
| Commercial | 1,000+ | 21% |
| Public and institutional | 450+ | 9% |
| Industrial | 81 | 2% |
| Mixed use | 28 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 8 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Cook County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $820K interior facility renovation | Evanston, IL | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 15, 2026 |
| 2027 Streetscape Improvement Engineering Services | Palatine, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Des Plaines River Trail Phase 1 Engineering | Rosemont, IL | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Carlson Asphalt Company Planned Unit Development for Asphalt Facility | Palos Park, IL | Carlson Asphalt Company, Inc. | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 12, 2026 |
| $174K 2027 Water Main Replacement Engineering Services | Mount Prospect, IL | IMEG Group | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 5-Home Residential Development on 0.42 Acres | Chicago, IL | Walsh Apartments LLC | Single-family | 5 homes · 0.42 acres | Approved | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 8-Unit Residential Development on 4 City Lots | Chicago, IL | Eleve West LLC | Residential | 8 units | Early planning | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Remnant Nature Academy Preschool and Elementary School | Park Forest, IL | Remnant Nature Academy | Schools | 2 acres | Recommended Denial | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 45,900-Square-Foot Production Facility and Office Renovation | Homewood, IL | A & R Screening LLC | Manufacturing | 6.38 acres | Approved | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 39-Acre Athletic Field Complex and PUD | Arlington Heights, IL | Saint Viator High School | Schools | 39 acres | Recommended | Sep 24, 2025 |

Showing 10 of 4,900+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Cook County

- [Evanston, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/evanston/) · 420+ projects
- [Homewood, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/homewood/) · 250+ projects
- [Chicago, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/chicago/) · 240+ projects
- [Arlington Heights, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/arlington-heights/) · 190+ projects
- Niles, IL · 190+ projects
- [Winnetka, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/winnetka/) · 140+ projects
- [Palatine, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/palatine/) · 140+ projects
- [Skokie, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/skokie/) · 140+ projects
- [Brookfield, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/brookfield/) · 130+ projects
- [Oak Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/oak-park/) · 120+ projects
- [Park Ridge, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/park-ridge/) · 120+ projects
- [Orland Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/orland-park/) · 120+ projects
- [Western Springs, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/western-springs/) · 110+ projects
- [Northbrook, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/northbrook/) · 100+ projects
- [Wilmette, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/wilmette/) · 100+ projects
- [Calumet City, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/calumet-city/) · 99 projects
- [Glenview, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/glenview/) · 89 projects
- [Palos Heights, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/palos-heights/) · 89 projects
- [Tinley Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/tinley-park/) · 81 projects
- Chicago Heights, IL · 79 projects
- [Glencoe, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/glencoe/) · 76 projects
- [Mount Prospect, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/mount-prospect/) · 73 projects
- [Prospect Heights, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/prospect-heights/) · 64 projects
- [Lansing, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lansing/) · 63 projects
- Forest View, IL · 62 projects
- [Rolling Meadows, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/rolling-meadows/) · 62 projects
- Lincolnwood, IL · 57 projects
- Blue Island, IL · 55 projects
- [Bedford Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/bedford-park/) · 53 projects
- [Northfield, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/northfield/) · 47 projects
- [Franklin Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/franklin-park/) · 45 projects
- [Park Forest, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/park-forest/) · 44 projects
- [Riverside, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/riverside/) · 44 projects
- [Cicero, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cicero/) · 42 projects
- [Berkeley, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/berkeley/) · 39 projects
- [Countryside, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/countryside/) · 39 projects
- [Midlothian, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/midlothian/) · 39 projects
- South Barrington, IL · 38 projects
- [River Forest, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/river-forest/) · 37 projects
- [Schiller Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/schiller-park/) · 37 projects
- Worth, IL · 37 projects
- [Richton Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/richton-park/) · 35 projects
- [Streamwood, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/streamwood/) · 35 projects
- [La Grange Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/la-grange-park/) · 33 projects
- [Westchester, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/westchester/) · 32 projects
- [Kenilworth, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/kenilworth/) · 31 projects
- [Oak Lawn, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/oak-lawn/) · 30 projects
- [Des Plaines, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/des-plaines/) · 26 projects
- Justice, IL · 26 projects
- Thornton, IL · 25 projects
- Calumet Park, IL · 24 projects
- [River Grove, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/river-grove/) · 24 projects
- Hazel Crest, IL · 23 projects
- [Morton Grove, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/morton-grove/) · 23 projects
- [Phoenix, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/phoenix/) · 23 projects
- Berwyn, IL · 22 projects
- Crestwood, IL · 22 projects
- [Harwood Heights, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/harwood-heights/) · 22 projects
- [Matteson, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/matteson/) · 22 projects
- Rosemont, IL · 22 projects
- [Bellwood, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/bellwood/) · 20 projects
- Broadview, IL · 19 projects
- Palos Hills, IL · 18 projects
- Riverdale, IL · 18 projects
- Evergreen Park, IL · 17 projects
- Crete, IL · 16 projects
- North Riverside, IL · 16 projects
- Northlake, IL · 16 projects
- Hometown, IL · 15 projects
- Markham, IL · 14 projects
- Steger, IL · 14 projects
- Flossmoor, IL · 13 projects
- Hillside, IL · 13 projects
- Olympia Fields, IL · 13 projects
- Glenwood, IL · 12 projects
- Stone Park, IL · 12 projects
- Harvey, IL · 10 projects
- Indian Head Park, IL · 10 projects
- Palos Park, IL · 10 projects
- Bridgeview, IL · 9 projects
- Forest Park, IL · 9 projects
- La Grange, IL · 9 projects
- University Park, IL · 9 projects
- South Chicago Heights, IL · 8 projects
- Burbank, IL · 7 projects
- McCook, IL · 7 projects
- Sauk Village, IL · 7 projects
- Chicago Ridge, IL · 6 projects
- Hodgkins, IL · 6 projects
- Maywood, IL · 6 projects
- Melrose Park, IL · 6 projects
- South Holland, IL · 6 projects
- Summit, IL · 6 projects
- Elmwood Park, IL · 5 projects
- Posen, IL · 5 projects
- Willow Springs, IL · 5 projects
- Oak Forest, IL · 4 projects
- Orland Hills, IL · 4 projects
- Burnham, IL · 3 projects
- Dixmoor, IL · 3 projects
- Golf, IL · 3 projects
- Inverness, IL · 3 projects
- Country Club Hills, IL · 2 projects
- Norridge, IL · 2 projects
- Robbins, IL · 2 projects
- Dolton, IL · 1 project
- East Hazel Crest, IL · 1 project
- Hickory Hills, IL · 1 project
- Lyons, IL · 1 project
- Merrionette Park, IL · 1 project
- Stickney, IL · 1 project
- Alsip, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Ford Heights, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Lynwood, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [DuPage County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/dupage/) · 2,400+ projects
- [Will County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/will/) · 1,400+ projects
- [Lake County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake/) · 1,600+ projects
- [Kankakee County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/kankakee/) · 190+ projects
- [Kane County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/kane/) · 840+ projects
- [Kendall County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/kendall/) · 230+ projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Cook County

### What's planned in Cook County, IL?

Boardwalk found 4,900+ planned projects in Cook County, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Parks & Recreation Department agenda for Oct 15, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Cook County projects come from public meeting records, such as Parks & Recreation Department agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Cook County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Cook County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cook/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count