Cook County, Illinois — 2026
Cook County had 1,269 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 1,613 approved and 15 denied (99.1% approval). Calumet City led among cities with 130 projects, followed by Palatine (101).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
1,269
Projects YTD
1,613
Approved
15
Denied
99.1%
Approval rate
Cities in Cook County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | 130 | 135 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Palatine | 101 | 223 | 9 | 96.1% |
| Tinley Park | 81 | 96 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Evanston | 73 | 87 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Harwood Heights | 71 | 72 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Winnetka | 64 | 133 | 3 | 97.8% |
| Chicago Heights | 58 | 59 | 1 | 98.3% |
| Hoffman Estates | 56 | 83 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Park Ridge | 52 | 80 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rolling Meadows | 49 | 56 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Oak Park | 47 | 50 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Morton Grove | 42 | 56 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Homewood | 32 | 38 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Des Plaines | 28 | 27 | 1 | 96.4% |
| Northbrook | 28 | 36 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Franklin Park | 21 | 21 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Forest View | 19 | 23 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Justice | 18 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Northlake | 18 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| River Forest | 18 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Skokie | 17 | 17 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Glenwood | 15 | 16 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Prospect Heights | 15 | 17 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Country Club Hills | 14 | 21 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hodgkins | 13 | 13 | 0 | 100.0% |
| South Holland | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Thornton | 11 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Western Springs | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Phoenix | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Arlington Heights | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Brookfield | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lansing | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Westchester | 8 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bridgeview | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Burnham | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Crestwood | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| East Hazel Crest | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Inverness | 7 | 9 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blue Island | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Glenview | 6 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Harvey | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hickory Hills | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Stone Park | 6 | 8 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Palos Hills | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sauk Village | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Burr Ridge | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Lemont | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| River Grove | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Cicero | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Posen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bedford Park | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Buffalo Grove | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hometown | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Markham | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Midlothian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rosemont | 2 | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bellwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Broadview | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Calumet Park | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hazel Crest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kenilworth | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| La Grange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| La Grange Park | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Matteson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Riverside | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Streamwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Summit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Cook County YTD 2026?
- 1,269 projects with 1,613 approved and 15 denied actions (99.1% approval).
- Which cities in Cook County had the most activity?
- Calumet City (130 projects), Palatine (101 projects), Tinley Park (81 projects)