Most Illinoisans OK with data centers — as long they're strictly regulated

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date April 18, 2026, 7 a.m.
Last Updated April 18, 2026, 7 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/04/18/data-centers-water-bills-climate-change-water-bills-power-act-rich-miller

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][81] * [ Facebook ][82] * [ Bluesky ][83] * [ Email ][84] * [ Reddit ][85] * [ Flipboard ][86] In a mid-March poll, 68% of likely Illinois voters said they would support legislation to “regulate data centers to minimize their imp...