Pritzker wants legislators to take up data centers in the fall

Pritzker wants legislators to take up data centers in the fall

News ClipCrain's Chicago Business·IL·6/22/2026

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans for state legislators to address data center issues in the fall session. This places him between labor unions and environmental groups as he prepares for a third term election.

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Gov: Illinois Governor's Office, Illinois General Assembly

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is pushing for state legislators to take up the issue of data centers during the upcoming fall session. This move puts the governor in a challenging political position, balancing the interests of powerful labor unions and environmental groups within the state. The discussion around data centers is expected to be a key consideration for Pritzker as he campaigns for a third term in November.