Top 10 Illinois Construction Projects This Week: Oct 20, 2026
Illinois construction opportunities · Week of October 20, 2026
This week's Illinois shortlist brings together 10 construction projects across 10 locations: 5 in Chicago Area and 5 in Northern/Central Illinois. The project mix spans Heavy/Civil, General Building, Individual Trades. These are selected highlights, not a complete market inventory or a ranking by contract value.
For general contractors, specialty contractors and suppliers, the useful question is not simply which project is biggest. It is which scope fits your capabilities, which location fits your service area, and which deadline leaves enough time to prepare a credible response. The summaries below help you make that first decision without losing sight of the dates.
Start with the deadline table, then read the relevant scope. Dates reflect the listings used to prepare this roundup and can change through addenda. Confirm the current deadline, submission method and any mandatory meeting directly in the project documents before committing estimating time.
This Week at a Glance
Chicago Area
5 selected projects in this area. Compare the specific work below rather than assuming every listing is a fit for the same contractor.
DataBid ID 0047101526
Chicago Census Tract 8 - Block Level Lead Service Line Replacements IEPA SRF
- Project class: Heavy/Civil
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Bids due: Nov 25, 2026
Lead service lines in Chicago Census Tract 8 will be replaced from street water mains to connections inside residences. Work includes excavation, copper service lines, valves and meters, sanitary sewer replacement where required by code, testing and flushing, backfill, temporary pavement and traffic control.
DataBid ID 0036101326
Oak Park Elementary SD 97 Summer 2027 Renovations Bid Group 1
- Project class: General Building
- Location: Oak Park, IL
- Bids due: Nov 3, 2026
Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 is undertaking summer 2027 renovations in Oak Park. Bid Group 1 covers demolition, concrete, masonry, structural and miscellaneous steel, general trades, roofing, aluminum and glazing, flooring, painting, elevator, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.
DataBid ID 0053101426
Carpentersville Village Hall Police Facility Renovation & Addition BG 2
- Project class: General Building
- Location: Carpentersville, IL
- Bids due: Oct 30, 2026
The Village Hall Police Facility project in Carpentersville includes renovation and an addition. Bid Group 2 covers general trades, masonry, structural steel and miscellaneous metals, roofing, painting, flooring and tiling, asphalt, mechanical, electrical and low-voltage systems, plumbing and fire suppression.
DataBid ID 0027101626
Naperville Park District Nike Sports Complex Improvements
- Project class: Heavy/Civil
- Location: Naperville, IL
- Bids due: Nov 5, 2026
Improvements at Nike Sports Complex in Naperville include playground and splash pad equipment, synthetic turf, poured-in-place surfacing, a picnic shelter, a shade sail and wood fencing. Site work includes asphalt and concrete paving, electrical work, underdrainage, landscaping and lawn restoration.
DataBid ID 0042101326
Glenside Public Library 2027 HVAC Improvements
- Project class: Individual Trades
- Location: Glendale Heights, IL
- Bids due: Nov 12, 2026
Glenside Public Library in Glendale Heights is undertaking HVAC improvements for 2027. The base scope includes replacement of underground chiller piping, VAV box controls and existing boilers.
Northern/Central Illinois
5 selected projects in this area. Compare the specific work below rather than assuming every listing is a fit for the same contractor.
DataBid ID 0076101426
University of Illinois Urbana Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory Addition - IBRL 20
- Project class: General Building
- Location: Urbana, IL
- Bids due: Nov 4, 2026
The University of Illinois in Urbana is adding a 32,366-gross-square-foot, two-story facility beside the existing Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory. The addition includes a roughly 7,500-square-foot high-bay pilot plant, a forklift-accessible connecting corridor, two volatile extraction rooms and a truck dock with a leveler. Site work includes modifications to parking lot F4 and rerouting of an adjacent shared bicycle and pedestrian route.
DataBid ID 0025101626
Peoria Public Schools Jamieson School Secure Entry Upgrade
- Project class: General Building
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Bids due: Nov 4, 2026
Jamieson School in Peoria is receiving a secure entry upgrade with a new steel-reinforced aluminum entrance vestibule system. Work includes ceilings, lighting replacement, exterior pavement, a steel tube column with a concrete pier and footing, and coordination of security and communications equipment installation.
DataBid ID 0034101326
South Sangamon Water Commission Well Rehabilitation 2026-2027
- Project class: Heavy/Civil
- Location: Rochester, IL
- Bids due: Nov 3, 2026
The South Sangamon Water Commission project in Rochester covers well rehabilitation for 2026–2027. No further rehabilitation scope is specified.
DataBid ID 0067101426
Dixon Rural Fire Department Mass Grading
- Project class: Heavy/Civil
- Location: Dixon, IL
- Bids due: Oct 30, 2026
The Dixon Rural Fire Department project in Dixon involves full-site mass grading and subgrade preparation for internal access roads, future buildings and training centers for the Dixon Rural and City Fire Departments. Work includes excavation, hauling and placement of on-site embankment materials, compaction, storm sewer and structures, riprap, stabilization seeding and final seeding.
DataBid ID 0039101626
Jacksonville Veterans Park 15 Million Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Painting
- Project class: Individual Trades
- Location: Jacksonville, IL
- Bids due: Nov 12, 2026
The project involves painting the 1.5-million-gallon elevated water storage tank at Veterans Park in Jacksonville. Work includes spot blasting and painting of damaged interior and exterior coating areas, along with miscellaneous tank improvements.
Key Takeaways
- Geographic spread: 10 projects across 10 locations, organized into 2 area sections.
- Scope mix: Heavy/Civil, General Building, Individual Trades. Match the individual work description to your specialties; the project class alone does not establish which packages are available.
- First deadline to review: Carpentersville Village Hall Police Facility Renovation & Addition BG 2 in Carpentersville, with bids due Oct 30, 2026.
- Use the shortlist as a starting point: Confirm documents, qualifications, addenda and submission requirements before deciding to bid.
Turn the Shortlist into a Bid Decision
- Screen the scope and location. Read the summary against your crew capacity, equipment, material lines and normal travel area. A broad renovation may involve several specialties, while a focused maintenance package may fit a more specialized team. Neither the title nor this roundup substitutes for the scope in the tender documents.
- Check the requirements before pricing. Review the current documents for eligibility, bonding, insurance, mandatory attendance and submission instructions. Do not infer that a requirement is absent because it is not listed here. Flag anything that could prevent a compliant submission before spending time on quantities or supplier quotes.
- Work backward from the deadline. Allow time to obtain documents, review specifications, resolve questions through the stated process, gather quotes and complete the submission. When several suitable projects close together, prioritize the opportunities your team can evaluate thoroughly rather than stretching the estimating schedule across every listing.
- Keep watching after the first review. Addenda can affect quantities, products, sequencing and due dates. Recheck the current listing and official documents before submitting. After the bid, published results can help you understand the outcome and decide which similar opportunities deserve attention next.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are these Illinois construction projects selected?
The weekly shortlist starts with projects added during the previous week and aims for a mix of towns and project classes across the two area groups. Automatic selection excludes templates and closed projects, avoids previously featured automatic picks, and favors deadlines at least ten days away. Editors can adjust the final lineup, so a manually selected project can have a shorter deadline. This is an editorial shortlist, not a list of the most-viewed or highest-value contracts.
Are these the only construction opportunities in Illinois?
No. A weekly roundup is deliberately selective. DataBid is a construction information service, not a bidding platform or a middleman. Members can search projects within their subscribed coverage, narrow the results by keywords and filters, and review the full listings for opportunities that fit their business. A project outside this shortlist may be a better fit for a particular specialty or service area.
Where can I find the full project details?
Use the DataBid ID shown on each project to find its listing in your subscribed coverage. Full listings provide the available scope, due dates, pre-bid information and key players, with plan-holder information and bid results where available and included in your subscription. The public roundup does not reproduce contact details, bidder names or bid amounts.
Does a listed due date guarantee the project is still open?
No. The dates summarize the listings at preparation time. Owners can issue addenda, extend deadlines or change requirements. Check the current listing and the owner's official tender documents for the controlling instructions. This article is a discovery aid, not a substitute for the documents used to prepare and submit a bid.
Find the Work That Fits Your Business
A useful project feed goes beyond a weekly top-ten list. It helps you find suitable work in the locations you serve, keep track of changes and make deliberate bid decisions. Use this roundup to identify possibilities, then qualify each one against your team's capacity and the actual tender requirements.
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Source: DataBid project listings identified above. Project summaries and deadlines are a snapshot prepared for this week's roundup. Featured imagery is illustrative, not a photograph of a named project.
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