# Planned developments in Lake County, IL

Boardwalk found 1,600+ planned projects in Lake County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

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

## Lake County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 1,600+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 96 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Oct 8, 2026, Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission |
| Sources we check | 15 |

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 Lake County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 420+ | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 350+ | 22% |
| Residential | 340+ | 21% |
| Commercial | 290+ | 18% |
| Public and institutional | 160+ | 10% |
| Industrial | 41 | 3% |
| Mixed use | 4 | Under 1% |
| Agricultural | 2 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Lake County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83,599-Square-Foot Industrial Facility Renovation | South Elgin, IL | GTFV Transport Inc. | Service businesses | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 19, 2026 |
| $114K Park Street Phase 2B Engineering Design | Mundelein, IL | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Dominican University Conditional Use Permit | Waukegan, IL | Dominican University | Schools | 14.4 acres | Recommended | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 10,237-Sqft Motor Vehicle Repair Shop | Waukegan, IL | M.A.S.S. Holdings, LLC. | Service businesses | 0.94 acres | Recommended | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 290-Acre Solar Manufacturing Facility Development | Waukegan, IL | Solarge Real Estate LLC | Manufacturing | 290 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 66-Acre School District Land Rezone | Gurnee, IL | Board of Education District 121 | Schools | 66 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 6-Unit Apartment Building on 1.15 Acres | Gurnee, IL | Loza Properties, LLC | Apartments | 6 apartments · 1.15 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 7, 2026 |
| $85,960 Multi-Use Path Over Seavey Ditch Engineering Contract | Vernon Hills, IL | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 757-Square-Foot Drive-Thru Coffee Shop | Waukegan, IL | IG Capital, LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | 0.5 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 26, 2026 |
| 24-Unit Residential Apartment Building | Lake Zurich, IL | Housing Opportunity Development Corporation | Apartments | 24 apartments · 2.56 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 36-Unit Residential Development on 9 Acres | Lake Zurich, IL | Reserves of Lake Zurich | Single-family | 36 units · 9 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 8, 2026 |

Showing 11 of 1,600+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Lake County

- [Highland Park, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/highland-park/) · 170+ projects
- [Waukegan, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/waukegan/) · 140+ projects
- [Lake Forest, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake-forest/) · 130+ projects
- [Libertyville, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/libertyville/) · 110+ projects
- [Gurnee, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/gurnee/) · 96 projects
- [Barrington, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/barrington/) · 89 projects
- [Vernon Hills, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/vernon-hills/) · 75 projects
- [Mundelein, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/mundelein/) · 71 projects
- [Round Lake Beach, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/round-lake-beach/) · 49 projects
- [Lake Zurich, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake-zurich/) · 47 projects
- [Wauconda, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/wauconda/) · 40 projects
- [Grayslake, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/grayslake/) · 39 projects
- [Zion, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/zion/) · 38 projects
- [Antioch, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/antioch/) · 36 projects
- [Deerfield, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/deerfield/) · 36 projects
- [North Chicago, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/north-chicago/) · 36 projects
- [Buffalo Grove, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/buffalo-grove/) · 32 projects
- [Highwood, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/highwood/) · 31 projects
- [Gages Lake, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/gages-lake/) · 30 projects
- [Green Oaks, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/green-oaks/) · 30 projects
- Lake Barrington, IL · 27 projects
- Lake Villa, IL · 23 projects
- [Long Grove, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/long-grove/) · 22 projects
- Wheeling, IL · 21 projects
- Volo, IL · 20 projects
- Round Lake Park, IL · 19 projects
- Fox Lake Hills, IL · 18 projects
- Lake Bluff, IL · 14 projects
- Wadsworth, IL · 14 projects
- Third Lake, IL · 11 projects
- Deer Park, IL · 10 projects
- North Barrington, IL · 10 projects
- Park City, IL · 10 projects
- Kildeer, IL · 9 projects
- Fox River Grove, IL · 8 projects
- Hainesville, IL · 8 projects
- Hawthorn Woods, IL · 8 projects
- Mettawa, IL · 8 projects
- Beach Park, IL · 6 projects
- Long Lake, IL · 6 projects
- Old Mill Creek, IL · 5 projects
- Round Lake, IL · 5 projects
- Bannockburn, IL · 4 projects
- Lindenhurst, IL · 3 projects
- Grandwood Park, IL · 1 project
- Tower Lakes, IL · 1 project
- Indian Creek, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Lincolnshire, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Riverwoods, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Round Lake Heights, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Venetian Village, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Winthrop Harbor, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Cook County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/cook/) · 4,900+ projects
- [McHenry County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/mchenry/) · 650+ projects
- [DuPage County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/dupage/) · 2,400+ projects
- [Kane County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/kane/) · 840+ projects
- [Will County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/will/) · 1,400+ projects
- [Boone County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/boone/) · 180+ projects

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

## Questions about Lake County

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

Boardwalk found 1,600+ planned projects in Lake County, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission agenda for Oct 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Lake 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 Lake County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/lake/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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