Bears Stadium Plan Remains Unresolved After Illinois Session
Illinois lawmakers ended their spring session without a Bears stadium deal, leaving Arlington Heights and Hammond under continued evaluation.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Pawtucket’s Tidewater Landing enters review for Phase 2
A state coastal council documented review of Tidewater Landing’s second phase at 177 School Street, extending the riverfront project beyond its stadium phase.
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Racine Water Utility Reports Seasonal Taste and Odor Changes
Racine water customers may notice seasonal taste and odor changes as the utility tests water, flushes hydrants and awaits DNR treatment approval.
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Lakewood water-main replacement enters construction phase
Lakewood says water-main replacement work is moving into construction on Country Club Drive between East Carson Street and north of Cartagena Street.
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Midland advances more than $10 million in Briarwood Avenue improvements
The Midland Development Corporation approved an agreement with the city for Briarwood Avenue improvements reported at more than $9 million, plus contingency.
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Olathe adopts plan guiding future growth and development
Olathe adopted its Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan on April 21, setting the framework for future growth while development reviews continue into August and September.
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Construction Begins on North Central College Riverwalk Park
Construction is underway at 430 S. Washington St. for a planned park connecting the DuPage River, Washington Street and North Central College.
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Bellevue Extends Old Bellevue Development Rules Through 2027
Bellevue City Council unanimously extended temporary development rules for Old Bellevue’s Main Street corridor, keeping the interim measures in place through February 2027.
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Macon officials break ground on arena targeted for late 2028
Macon-Bibb County officials have started construction on a new arena targeted to open in late 2028, with officials linking the project to civic events and development.
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Murfreesboro advances $54.7 million Cherry Lane extension
Murfreesboro City Council advanced Phase 3 of the Cherry Lane Extension, a proposed I-840 interchange project intended to improve northwest-city connections.
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Southfield approves $65.1M plan for 305 apartments at former Blue Cross campus
Southfield City Council approved a $65.1 million plan to convert two former office towers into 305 workforce-housing apartments and mixed-use space.
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Iowa City Bridge Project Secures $23 Million Federal Grant
Iowa City says its Burlington Street Bridge project received a $23 million federal BUILD grant, moving the long-planned transportation effort toward construction planning.
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CTfastrak adds security officers at four New Britain-area stations
A new CTfastrak security contract adds two officers per shift, while four New Britain-area stations are slated for open glass wind-break shelters.
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Caldwell Planning Commission Sets Aug. 12 Public Hearing
Caldwell’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Aug. 12 for regular business and public hearings at City Hall, with cases not yet listed.
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Flagstaff reviews proposed 1,989-unit development near Kiltie Lane
Flagstaff planning materials identify a proposed 1,989-unit community on 453.59 acres, with a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026.
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Pittsburg Data-Center Discussion Returns to City Council
Pittsburg scheduled a community workshop and City Council update on data-center development after residents raised concerns. No final project decision is documented.
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Tustin Scheduled Hearing on Citywide ADU Code Update
Tustin scheduled a July 21 public hearing on proposed citywide ADU and JADU code changes, but the council’s final action has not been located.
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Bowling Green adopts new restrictions for potential data centers
Bowling Green commissioners approved rules requiring proposed data centers to maintain 1,500-foot separations from schools, institutions and homes.
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St. George wins $19.25 million grant for Siegen Lane project
A federal BUILD grant will fund planned safety, pedestrian and transit improvements along about 1.35 miles of Siegen Lane in St. George.
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Gainesville Breaks Ground on Replacement Fire Station 3
Gainesville officials announced a July 22 groundbreaking for a replacement Fire Station 3 and advanced plans for a second public-safety facility.
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McAllen receives $6 million grant for industrial park infrastructure
A federal grant will help McAllen plan roads, water, sewer and related improvements for its 47-acre industrial park, officials announced July 24.
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State selects team for Springfield’s future Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to redevelop 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield for the future Roderick L. Ireland Regional Justice Center.