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Update April 24, 2024 - Notice of Public Hearing for the I-88 and IL-47 Redevelopment Project Area was sent to taxing bodies and interested parties. The Public Hearing for the I-88 and IL-47 TIF will be held on June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm at Waubonsee Community College. The full notice is available by clicking here.


Update April 16, 2024 - The Sugar Grove Village Board adopted an Ordinance to set a date for, and to approve a public notice of a public hearing regarding the proposed I-88 and IL-47 Redevelopment Project Area. The full ordinance is available by clicking here.


Update December 19, 2023 - Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) presentation to the Village Board on their drainage study is now available by clicking here.


Update December 7, 2023 - SB Friedman's presentation to the Village Board on the Draft I-88 and IL-47 Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Eligibility Report and Redevelopment Plan and Project Report is available on the Village's official YouTube page.


Update November 14, 2023 - A new summary of the Draft I-88 and IL-47 Redevelopment Project Area TIF Eligibility Report and Redevelopment Plan and Project Report is now available, by clicking here. Additionally, we've made the drainage study from Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) available, by clicking here.


Update November 8, 2023 - The Draft I-88 and IL-47 Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Eligibility Report and Redevelopment Plan and Project Report has been placed on file with the Village Clerk and is now available to review, by clicking here.


Update June 13, 2023 - Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, the Village of Sugar Grove has established an interested parties registry for the proposed redevelopment project area known as The Grove located at the I-88 and IL 47 interchange. To learn more and to register, click here.

History of Sugar Grove, LLC in Sugar Grove

Since 2002, Sugar Grove, LLC, known to many as Crown Community Development, has owned approximately 760 acres at the intersection of I-88 and Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47). As part of the approval effort for a full interchange along I-88, the property was annexed into the Village in 2013.


With the opening of the new interchange imminent, in late 2018 Sugar Grove, LLC submitted a rezoning petition for the property. The proposed development included distribution and manufacturing both north and south of the tollway as well as commercial and residential components.


The first of three Public Hearing sessions was held regarding the petition in January 2019. While changes to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan in 2014 and 2018 made allowances for distribution and manufacturing on the property surrounding the tollway, the Public Hearing notice for the rezoning petition caught many in the community off-guard. During the hearing, there was public opposition to the proposed development and Sugar Grove, LLC withdrew their petition. In February 2020, the Village received a formal petition from Sugar Grove, LLC to disconnect their property from the Village of Sugar Grove and that May, the Village Board voted to approve an ordinance disconnecting the Sugar Grove, LLC property.


According to the US Census, Sugar Grove grew by 281 people from April 2010 to April 2020. While this might appeal to some in the community, for most others the lack of shopping and restaurants as well as the lack of revenue diversity for local taxing bodies is a concern and a burden to local residents and business owners. The current Village President and Board of Trustees understand clearly that the proposed development submitted in 2018 was unacceptable to some Village residents, however, the property at I-88 and IL 47 represents a unique opportunity for growth for the Village of Sugar Grove. Consequently, the current Village President and staff have kept the lines of communication open with Sugar Grove, LLC following disconnection to ensure that any development on the property would be guided by the Village of Sugar Grove.


The Village communicated to Sugar Grove, LLC that the current Village President and Board will not accept the eight (8) million square feet of distribution as originally proposed and that it would like to have more residential, retail, and gathering spaces in the development. Sugar Grove, LLC, who has undergone a change in leadership since the original plan was proposed, has said they understand the Village’s position and does indeed want to return with a better plan that the community can get behind. While every component of a new plan may not appeal to every resident, the goal is for the overall plan to be mutually beneficially and acceptable to both Village residents and Sugar Grove, LLC.


In preparation of Sugar Grove, LLC’s possible return to the Village, the Village Board retained Moran Economic Development to conduct a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Eligibility Study for the Sugar Grove, LLC property. The study was presented to the Village Board on November 15, 2022 and concluded that the property does qualify for a TIF. While the property does qualify for a TIF, the creation of a TIF and a TIF agreement still needs to be approved. There will be public hearings if Sugar Grove, LLC decides to move that forward. To view the study, click here.


On February 23, 2023, the Village was informed that Sugar Grove, LLC has unveiled a website introducing a conceptual land plan for the property at I-88 and IL 47. For details, visit thegroveillinois.com.


At the April 18, 2023 Village of Sugar Grove Board Meeting, the Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Moran Economic Development (MED) for professional services in relation to the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for the property at I-88 and IL 47 owned by Sugar Grove, LLC.  The only action taken at the April 18th meeting was the approval of the agreement to begin work on the plan. To learn more about the agreement, the TIF establishment process and to read the agenda report, click here.


At the June 6, 2023 Village of Sugar Grove Board Meeting, the Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with S.B. Friedman for professional services in relation to the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for the property at I-88 and IL 47 owned by Sugar Grove, LLC.  Moran Economic Development, who was approved to do the work in April, let the Village know that they felt it might be more efficient and effective for another company to complete this process with the amount of time to dedicate to this project. After discussions with current consultant S.B. Friedman, who is already doing work on the financial analysis of the project, it was determined that for contiguity purposes and necessary insight into the project, S.B. Friedman would be the best to complete the project. To view the agreement and to read the agenda report, click here.


Sugar Grove, LLC held two Community Engagement Meetings regarding The Grove development at I-88 and IL 47 on Monday, June 5, 2023 and Monday, June 12, 2023 at Waubonsee Community College. For more information about The Grove proposed development plan, please visit https://www.facebook.com/TheGroveIllinois or https://thegroveillinois.com/.


Looking ahead, the Village anticipates receiving a new development proposal in the spring or early summer. Any submitted plan will follow the required process for discussion and consideration and information will be shared on this webpage.

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