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September 5, 2025
Lake County and North Chicago Launch Sheridan Crossing Cleanup to Pave Way for New Development
Lake County and the City of North Chicago have officially launched the Sheridan Crossing Remediation Project, a major step toward transforming a long-vacant, 40-acre property into a vibrant new development.
Located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Sheridan Road, directly across from Naval Station Great Lakes, the site has remained undeveloped due to soil contamination from former industrial use. Today, local officials gathered to mark the beginning of efforts to clean and revitalize the land. The site has been deemed by the City to be a prime location for development.
The project begins with soil remediation, which involves treating contaminated soil on-site before its safe disposal. The process will be conducted under the oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Once the site is remediated, it will be redeveloped into a walkable downtown district, featuring multi-use buildings with commercial space on the ground floor and residences above. This project is expected to spur economic development and enhance the quality of life in North Chicago.
Lake County secured a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the effort. The City of North Chicago also received Rebuild Illinois funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist with remediation costs.
As the applicant and recipient of the federal funds, Lake County is the administrative lead on the project. In August 2025, the County Board approved an agreement with the City of North Chicago outlining the roles and responsibilities for both entities.
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Tammy Chatman
Chief Communications Officer
Lake County
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Greg Jackson
Chief of Staff
City of North Chicago
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