# Planned developments in DeKalb, IL

Boardwalk found 83 planned projects in DeKalb, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/dekalb-city/

## DeKalb at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 83 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 8, 2026, City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Sources we check | 7 |

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

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## What's planned in DeKalb

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 32 | 39% |
| Development decisions | 19 | 23% |
| Commercial | 11 | 13% |
| Residential | 9 | 11% |
| Industrial | 7 | 8% |
| Public and institutional | 5 | 6% |

## Recent projects in DeKalb

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160-Acre Kishwaukee Area Reliability Expansion Substation | Commonwealth Edison Company | Substations | 160 acres | Approved | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 35-Acre Public Transit Facility | Not stated | Transportation | 35 acres | Continued | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 116-Space Parking Lot and Sanctuary Expansion | Hillcrest Covenant Church | Places of worship | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Park 88 - Unit 5 Manufacturing Facility | Park 88 Group LLC | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Construction Manager At-Risk Selection for Library Project | SMC | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 114-Acre DeKalb Commerce Center Mixed-Use Park | Pilot Travel Centers | Travel centers and truck stops | 114 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 29-Space Parking Expansion for Safe Passage Emergency Shelter | Safe Passage | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 560-Acre Data Center Development | JJK 343, LLC | Data centers | 560 acres | Approved | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 144-Acre Warehouse and Distribution Facility | Mohr DeKalb LLC | Warehouses and distribution | 144 acres | Approved | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 4-Unit Townhome Development on 80-Foot Deep Lot | Newport Illinois Group, LLC | Townhomes | 4 townhomes | Approved | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 5-Megawatt Solar Farm on 38 Acres | PSE Huber IL Solar LLC | Power plants | 38 acres | Seeking approval | Nov 10, 2025 |

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## Questions about DeKalb

### What's planned in DeKalb, IL?

Boardwalk found 83 planned projects in DeKalb, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's DeKalb projects come from public meeting records, such as City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks DeKalb's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 12, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in DeKalb, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/dekalb-city/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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