Data center Saturday rally at IL Capitol
Hundreds of community leaders and advocates are planning a rally at the Illinois State Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass the POWER Act. This legislation aims to establish guardrails on data centers, reflecting growing concerns over their impact. Speakers will include House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel and Reverend Darnell Tingle.
Hundreds of community leaders and advocates are scheduled to attend a rally at the Illinois State Capitol Building at noon on Saturday, organized by the Illinois Environmental Council. The event aims to pressure state lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which would implement 'guardrails' on data center development within the state.
Attendees, including business representatives and state legislators, are urging action before lawmakers adjourn from Springfield. Featured speakers will include House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel and Reverend Darnell Tingle of the United Congregations of Metro East. The rally will take place at the Lincoln Statue outside the State Capitol and will be live-streamed on the Illinois Environmental Council's Facebook page.