How Illinois’ new energy law is creating a market for Chicago properties

Canary Media reports that Illinois' new energy law, passed in January, is creating unexpected demand for a specific type of Chicago real estate: land for battery storage. Thousands of overlooked parcels — underused lots behind warehouses, vacant properties held for deals that never materialized — are now becoming sought-after by energy developers. The law has essentially transformed spare land into a valuable commodity for landlords and property owners across the region.

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