Lee and Whiteside County residents protest data center land ad

News Clip0:56WQAD News 8·Lee County, IL·6/26/2026

Residents from Lee and Whiteside Counties protested at a Lee County Board meeting, expressing strong opposition to data center developments. They urged the board to enact a moratorium on data center land advertisements and construction.

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Gov: Lee County Board
Dozens went to a Lee County Board meeting to express their opposition to data centers and ask for a moratorium.