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 ...
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.
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.
Here are the Illinois data centers on track for more than $650M in tax credits
Seven new data center projects became eligible for state tax credits in 2025
Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table.
Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days
Stalled bills are expected to be negotiated throughout the summer and could move forward later this year.
Session cheat sheet: What’s ahead as Illinois General Assembly nears its conclusion?
AI, budget, Bears, BUILD, credit cards, drugs and data centers among measures still in limbo.
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
The House committee hearing was the first of several planned in the coming weeks
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