City of Rochelle votes no to a data center following two years of back and forth: One hesitation for

News Clip0:5313 WREX·Rochelle, Ogle County, IL·4/29/2026

The Rochelle City Council unanimously voted down a 75-acre data center project on the city's south side, following two years of deliberation. Community members raised concerns about utility hikes and water usage. The mayor also cited limitations related to the city's power company and transmission lines as a major concern for the council.

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The vote was unanimous at Monday night's city council meeting.