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Data center moratorium approved as several Galesburg council members voice caution

Data center moratorium approved as several Galesburg council members voice caution

News ClipWGIL·Galesburg, Knox County, IL·9/22/2026

The Galesburg City Council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center development. Despite the approval, several council members expressed caution or opposition regarding the measure.

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Gov: Galesburg City Council
Galesburg City Council voted 7-0 Monday night to approve a 180-day moratorium on data center development, with several members voicing caution or opposition.