| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 11, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 11, 2026, 8:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/new-illinois-bill-takes-aim-at-consumer-environmental-impacts-of-data-centers/3891564/ |
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New legislation being introduced in Springfield seeks to reign in both the
increasing costs to consumers and the environment impacts tied to the rapid
growth of data centers in Illinois.
The rapid growth in data centers is linked to both the increasing use of
artificial intelligence and the need fo...