Joliet approves controversial data center proposal

News Clip2:33NBC Chicago·Joliet, Will County, IL·3/20/2026

The Joliet City Council has approved a controversial proposal for a large data center. This decision was made during a meeting on Thursday despite its contentious nature.

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Joliet city council approved plans for a data center the size of Central Park during a meeting on Thursday. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.