Illinois construction projects and news

1 tracked project and 3 stories naming Illinois this week (Oct 14–Oct 21).

Projects we track

From public records

Project	Where	Stage	Size	Cost	Updated
S&C Electric 295,000 sq ft plant	Cook County, IL	Under construction	—	—	Oct 13, 2026

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This week's news

Illinois

Oct 20

Solar Power World126-MW community solar portfolio being developed in Illinois, Maryland

Oct 20

Solar Power WorldIllinois arboretum commits to sustainability mission with hillside solar project

Oct 14

Transportation TodayIllinois Department of Transportation begins work on I-74, John Deere Road project

Updated Oct 21, 12:14 AM ET, twice each weekday. Headlines are the outlets' own; each one links to the original reporting.

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