Judges Order McHenry County to Approve Solar Farms It Rejected

After the McHenry County Board turned down four solar farms in December and another in January, every affected developer sued.

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Shaw Local (Northwest Herald) · July 14, 2026 · Claire O’Brien

After the McHenry County Board turned down four solar farms in December and another in January, every affected developer sued. Courts ordered the board to approve the projects by July 22.

County leaders’ frustration with the state law is one reason the county is considering asking voters to grant it home-rule powers.

Read the full story at Shaw Local: “Court rules McHenry County must allow solar farms after County Board rejects them”

Summary by the Illinois Land and Farmland Preservation Coalition. More from our News page. See also: Lawsuits Tracker · County Fights

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