Data center pauses considered in Normal, Bloomington

News Clip0:2425News WEEK-TV·McLean County, IL·5/20/2026

Local governments in Normal and Bloomington, Illinois, are considering implementing temporary pauses or moratoriums on data center development. These discussions are taking place to address the potential impacts of data center growth in the twin cities area of Central Illinois.

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Gov: Normal Town Council, Bloomington City Council
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