Amid chaotic data center debates, industry warns Illinois will miss out unless privacy law weakened

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/data-centers-privacy-labor-environment-illinois/

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Residents already have demands about jobs and the environment. Now data center operators want Illinois to reduce its biometric protections. Already have an account [ Log In ][34] This article is only available to subscribers Flash Sale ### Standard Digital $1 for 1 year [ Get this offer ][35...