Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
Data centers have existed for decades, but the fast-growing scale of projects has upended the conversation.
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PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk...
Pritzker signs law regulating how social media platforms interact with children
The new law imposes new restrictions on how social media companies can interact with minors.
Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns.
New survey results show rural residents are more worried than urban and suburban Americans about the impacts of data centers.
Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
The new law includes civil penalties up to $3 million for violators.
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
The Illinois State Board of Education is developing new statewide guidance on AI cyberbullying in schools.
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates
The project raised questions about the role of neighboring communities in the decision-making surrounding data centers.
Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1.
Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table.
New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
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