Chicago Tribune · Aug. 22, 2026 · Alicia Fabbre
Eighteen property owners near the 6,100-acre Pride of the Prairie project sued to overturn Will County’s May 21 approval. They argue the county ordinance and the state siting statute violated their due process rights because board members were told they couldn’t apply their usual review standards.
Their attorney believes it’s the first constitutional challenge to the 2023 law. The developer called the suit meritless and said its permits were properly issued.
“For me, it really boils down with the fact that the state of Illinois has removed our discretion in this matter.” (Will County Board member Sherry Newquist, as quoted at the May vote, via Chicago Tribune)
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