Last updated October 2026
About Illinois RDN
Our coverage, resources, editorial practices, and the people behind the site.
Plain-language summary
Illinois RDN is an independent Illinois news and homeowner-resource site run by the Illinois RDN Editorial Team. Our reporting is editorially reviewed; sponsorship does not control coverage.
Our mission
Illinois Remodeling & Development Network (Illinois RDN) provides independent Illinois news about home remodeling, residential construction, housing, and neighborhood development, alongside practical homeowner resources.
What we cover
- Daily newsroom coverage of Illinois homes, building, and development.
- The Illinois Permit Finder, a directory of likely permit authorities for Illinois counties and municipalities.
- Homeowner Tools, including calculators and Illinois homeowner guides.
- The Illinois Housing Market hub, including RDN Market, Buy, and Sell Scores built from public data.
- The Score Outlook, which presents statistical estimates with stated limitations.
How we report
We cite authoritative public sources where relevant, including government agencies, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Zillow Research. Articles require human editorial review before publication.
Editorial photography must be authentic and reusable under a verified license, with visible credit and source information. If something needs correcting, see our Corrections & Updates Policy.
Independence
Illinois RDN is not a government agency and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government body. Our tools and guides are informational; they are not professional, legal, or financial advice.
Sponsorship disclosure
Illinois RDN is supported in part by local sponsor Rohrer Construction. Sponsor content is labeled. Sponsors do not control editorial coverage.
Who runs Illinois RDN
The site is run by the Illinois RDN Editorial Team. Reach the team through our contact page.