Community and Economic Development

Active Development Projects

• Napleton Honda (Waukegan & Dempster) - Construction completed in December 2025 of a new 40,000-square-foot Napleton Honda dealership.
• Fifth Third (6210 Dempster) - Construction is underway of a new 2,800-square-foot bank branch at 6210 Dempster Street, across the street from the existing Fifth Third Bank at 6201 Dempster Street.
• Dunkin' (5843 Dempster) - The Village approved a Special Use Permit for a new Dunkin' restaurant with a drive-through. Construction is underway and the building will be complete in 2026.
• Park Villas Townhomes & Duplex (Hennings & Narragansett) - Construction of a duplex and ten townhomes on two separate sites by P & P Properties is nearly complete. Units are currently for sale.
• Ponto Collection (9312 Shermer) - Construction of six single-family detached residences as part of a new subdivision by Varda & Company is in progress and homes are currently available for sale.
• Lehigh & Chestnut Mixed-Use Development (8500-50 Lehigh) - The Village released a Request for Qualifications for teams interested in developing the Village-owned property. The selected team submitted a special use application for a 60-unit townhome development with 4,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space. The proposed project aligns with the Village’s vision for a pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented downtown with a mix of uses.
• Metro on Main by Lexington Homes (8350 Lehigh) - Construction is nearly complete on an 89-unit townhome development by Lexington Homes. All units have been pre-sold. The Village approved a Planned Unit Development and Subdivision in 2023.
• New Village Hall & Police Station (6201 Dempster) - The Village recently purchased 6201 Dempster for a combined Village Hall and Police Station municipal complex. The new facility will begin construction after the new Firth Third bank location opens at 6210 Dempster.
• Gateway Plaza (Ferris & Lincoln) - Gateway Plaza was completed in October 2024.
• Morton Grove Metra Station (8501 Lehigh) - The new Metra Station is under construction and will replace the current building built in 1976. The new station building opens in December 20225 with final parking lot and landscaping improvements being completed in early 2026.
• Birch and Dempster Development -Formerly Joe Donut (6724 Dempster) - In April 2024, the Village approved a zoning permit for the owners of 6724 Dempster (Birch and Dempster) for a two-story building with a Joe Donut Restaurant and other restaurants and retail stores on the first floor and residential units on the second floor. The Village Board also agreed to provide substantial financial assistance to the project to cover nearly 25% of the development costs. Construction was planned to commence by no later than April 2025, at which point the Village approved a 6-month extension request made by the owner, who cited delays in finalizing engineering plans and obtaining Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) permits. In addition to the financial assistance the Village agreed to provide, the Village has assisted the owner's efforts to obtain permits and identify retail tenants. Recently, the owner advised the Village that they cannot proceed with the development due to changes in the economy and restaurant market.  The Village is actively pursuing other redevelopment opportunities and potential users in 2026.

To learn more about any of the above projects, call 847-663-3063 or email [email protected].