A data center opponent was arrested after police said he threatened a local official

A data center opponent was arrested after police said he threatened a local official

News ClipBusiness Insider·IL·5/31/2026

An Illinois resident involved in data center opposition was arrested by police after allegedly threatening a local official. The incident underscores the escalating tensions surrounding data center development.

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An Illinois man was arrested after police said he threatened a local official. The resident said he was protesting against data center development.