# Planned developments in Sterling, IL

Boardwalk found 31 planned projects in Sterling, IL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Sterling Council agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

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

## Sterling at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 31 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Govt. Decisions |
| Latest filing | Sep 8, 2026, City of Sterling Council |
| Sources we check | 3 |

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 Sterling

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Development decisions | 8 | 26% |
| Public and institutional | 8 | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 6 | 19% |
| Residential | 4 | 13% |
| Commercial | 4 | 13% |
| Industrial | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Sterling

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Facility IEPA Loan Application | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Agreement | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Lift Station and Forcemain Improvements and Wastewater Treatment Plant Abandonment | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Northwestern Steel & Wire Park OSLAD Grant Application | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 28, 2026 |
| EMS Facility Development on 1st Avenue | CGH Medical Center | Institutional/Public | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| EMS Facility Development | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jul 23, 2026 |
| 2-Unit Duplex Development on 16th Ave/Lynn Blvd | Tarlton & Pignatelli LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | 2 units | Seeking approval | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Aldi Subdivision Retail Development | ALDI | Retail | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Duplex Development on 16th Ave | Tarlton & Pignatelli LLC | Duplexes to fourplexes | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 5-MW Solar Farm on 76 Acres | Apex Clean Energy | Power plants | 76 acres | Recommended | May 4, 2026 |
| Quiet Zone Implementation Professional Services | SRF Consulting | Railroads | Not stated in filing | Approved | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Temple Shalom Synagogue and Museum | Temple Shalom | Places of worship | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Nov 20, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Rock Falls, IL · 16 projects
- Galt, IL · 4 projects
- Como, IL · 23 projects
- Nelson, IL · 1 project
- [Dixon, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/dixon/) · 61 projects
- Tampico, IL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

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

## Questions about Sterling

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

Boardwalk found 31 planned projects in Sterling, IL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Sterling Council agenda for Sep 8, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Sterling's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

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

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