Yorkville City Council green lights 540-acre data center campus

The Yorkville City Council approved the annexation, rezoning, and development agreements for Project Steel, a 540-acre data center campus by Prologis, despite significant resident opposition. Concurrently, the council tabled a rezoning request for another potential data center site, known as the Meyer project. Residents expressed concerns regarding noise, water, energy usage, and health impacts, while proponents highlighted job creation.