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Lawsuit challenges zoning, approval process for Joliet data center
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (1016+ words) A lawsuit claims the rezoning of agricultural land for a Joliet data center is unconstitutional and the city violated state laws during the approval process. The lawsuit against the $20 billion, 795-acre Joliet Technology Center project was filed May 18 at the…...
Advocates, accusing governor of "lack of engagement," urge passage of data center regulations by end of May
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1482+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Environmental advocates continue to pressure lawmakers to require more transparency about data centers" water and energy use as the legislative session creeps toward the finish line. The POWER Act is the primary vehicle for regulations that address concerns about…...
Yorkville data center settlement delayed after second resident lawsuit file against city, developer
2+ week, 2+ day ago (571+ words) Resident John Bryan demonstrates for the Yorkville City Council the expected noise of the 1, 037 acre Project Cardinal data center on Oct. 28, 2025. (Joey Weslo) While attorneys previously said "substantial progress" has been made toward a settlement for a resident claiming harm…...
Intro to web development class set for May 10 in De Kalb
2+ week, 2+ day ago (107+ words) Business website design on a laptop screen. (Stacker/Stacker) Adults and teens can learn about web development basics and HTML and CSS languages during a class at the De Kalb Public Library. The free class will begin at 2 p. m. May 10 in…...
How do data centers benefit the places where they're built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1293+ words) A new data center owned by Cyrus One is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based Cyrus One received state backing for the project in 2024. (Andrew Adams) The Illinois General Assembly continues to debate what to do about data centers as…...
Little Rock Township adopts resolution for all future data centers to require referendum vote " Shaw Local
2+ week, 5+ day ago (465+ words) The People of Little Rock Township in Kendall County adopted a resolution calling for all future commercial data center proposals within the township be put directly before voters for their approval. According to the resolution adopted at a township meeting…...
Boost Mobile opens new spot in De Kalb " Shaw Local
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (103+ words) Boost Mobile's new location at 2350 Sycamore Road in De Kalb is seen Feb. 10, 2026. (Megann Horstead) Boost Mobile, a nationwide mobile carrier, has a new spot along Sycamore Road in De Kalb. According to the city of De Kalb, the store…...
Would Peru admit a data center? Maybe, aldermen say
3+ week, 6+ day ago (621+ words) Cities and counties have discussed moratoriums and restrictions on data centers or simply saying no. In Peru, city officials signaled they're willing to listen. (Shaw Local News Network) Monday, Alderman Tom Payton said at the committee of the whole he…...
COLUMN: What does "hacked" mean?
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (386+ words) What does it mean when someone is "hacked? We hear the term often, in the context of credit cards, bank accounts, and social media accounts. In that broad universe, "hacked means pretty much the same thing " someone unauthorized gains access…...
Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (943+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Lawmakers emphasized the need for transparency about how much water data centers use to cool their facilities at the final of three data center-focused hearings in the House Executive Committee. Undisclosed water use is one of the most common…...