| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/11/johnson-calls-temporary-moratorium-data-centers |
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Mayor Brandon Johnson called Tuesday for a temporary moratorium on data centers,
signing an executive order that calls on the Chicago City Council to adopt new
rules to prevent the city’s air and water from being polluted by the insatiable
demand for electricity.
“Chicagoans have been absolutely cl...