# Planned developments in Ford County, IL

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Ford County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Gibson City Council agenda for Sep 14, 2026.

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

## Ford County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 39 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 14, 2026, City of Gibson City Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

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 Ford County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 21 | 54% |
| Public and institutional | 8 | 21% |
| Development decisions | 7 | 18% |
| Commercial | 2 | 5% |
| Residential | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Ford County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.5K New Water Tower Planning and Engineering Task Order | Gibson City, IL | Not stated | Water tanks and reservoirs | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Village Gas Station Development | Melvin, IL | Not stated | Gas stations and convenience stores | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 12, 2026 |
| Dix Township Bridge Engineering Agreement | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | In design | May 6, 2026 |
| Clayton Hale Bridge Infrastructure Grant Funding Update | Paxton, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Elm Street Subdivision Road Infrastructure Improvements | Paxton, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Button Township Bridge Infrastructure Project | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Kempton Road Paving and Drainage Improvement Project | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Mar 4, 2026 |
| $599K Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Contract | Gibson City, IL | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Approved | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 1540 E / 500 N Bridge Replacement | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Feb 9, 2026 |
| North Market Street Roadway Infrastructure Project | Paxton, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 1540E/500N Bridge Replacement Engineering Services Agreement | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Bridge Replacement at 1540 E / 500 N | Ford County, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | In design | Jan 7, 2026 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Ford County

- Melvin, IL · 12 projects
- Gibson City, IL · 11 projects
- Paxton, IL · 7 projects
- Piper City, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Champaign County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/champaign/) · 380+ projects
- [Livingston County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/livingston/) · 100+ projects
- [Iroquois County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/iroquois/) · 150+ projects
- [McLean County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/mclean/) · 450+ projects
- Piatt County, IL · 21 projects
- [Vermilion County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/vermilion/) · 300+ projects

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

## Questions about Ford County

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

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Ford County, IL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Gibson City Council agenda for Sep 14, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Ford County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Gibson City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

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

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Ford County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/ford/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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