| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/how-do-data-centers-benefit-places-where-they-re-built-local-mayors-give-mixed-reviews |
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_by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois_
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The Illinois General Assembly continues to debate what to do about data centers
as the artificial intelligence business keeps booming, and communities complain
about their energy bills, noise and environmental i...