New Development in Machesney Park, Illinois
67 development projects are moving through Machesney Park, Illinois's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (9), civic actions (3), infrastructure (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-26.
Data through July 26, 2026 · Updated July 27, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionMachesney Park projects (YTD 2026)
67
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,227,074
Machesney Park development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 9 |
| Civic Actions | 3 |
| Infrastructure | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Machesney Park right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations | 825 Drexel Boulevard, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations | 825 Drexel Boulevard, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Variance from Accessory Building Size Regulations | 825 Drexel Boulevard, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Class "B" Liquor License for 11284 Forest Hills Road (Forest Hill Food Mart LLC) | 11284 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Special Use Permit for an Open Sales Lot, 1023 Harlem Rd. | 1023 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Special Use Permit for an Open Sales Lot, 1023 Harlem Rd. | 1023 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Zoning Map Amendment from the Agricultural (AG) District to the Single-Family Residential (R1) District, 802 Darwin Dr. | 802 Darwin Drive, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Residential | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Zoning Map Amendment from the Agricultural (AG) District to the Single-Family Residential (R1) District, 802 Darwin Dr. | 802 Darwin Drive, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Residential | approved | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 5409 Falcon Crest Drive Variance | 5409 Falcon Crest Drive, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| 6677 Key Largo Variance | 6677 Key Largo, Machesney Park, IL | Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OPEN SALES LOT IN THE COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY (CC) DISTRICT | 1023 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OPEN SALES LOT IN THE COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY (CC) DISTRICT | 1023 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN OPEN SALES LOT IN THE COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY (CC) DISTRICT | 1023 Harlem Road, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM THE AGRICULTURAL (AG) DISTRICT TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) DISTRICT | 802 Darwin Drive, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
| ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FROM THE AGRICULTURAL (AG) DISTRICT TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R1) DISTRICT | 802 Darwin Drive, Machesney Park, IL, 61115 | Development | under review | 2026-04-06 | — |
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Recent Machesney Park projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 10 |
| Approved | 5 |
Machesney Park development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Machesney Park, Illinois?
- Boardwalk has indexed 67 development projects in Machesney Park, Illinois year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (9). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park in?
- Machesney Park is in Unassigned County, Illinois.