A massive solar project is moving forward in Illinois after a closely watched county vote, but the fight over who gets to decide where renewable energy goes is far from over.
According to Shaw Local, the Will County Board voted 12-8 to approve Earthrise Energy’s proposed Pride of the Prairie solar complex, a 6,100-acre development that would span 96 properties across Manhattan, Green Garden, and Wilton townships.
Earthrise said construction could begin in early 2027. The company has described the project as a major economic boost, estimating about 1,000 jobs, including construction positions, and roughly $3.5 million in first-year tax revenue…