Carbondale passes moratorium on data center development

News Clip0:31WPSD-TV·Carbondale, Jackson County, IL·6/30/2026

The Carbondale City Council officially passed a moratorium on data center development during its regular meeting on June 23. This action places a temporary halt on the construction and operation of new data center facilities within the city.

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