Chicago mayor proposes data center moratorium while city develops regulatory framework

News ClipThe Business Journals·Chicago, Cook County, IL·9/23/2026

The mayor of Chicago has proposed a moratorium on data center development within the city. This proposal comes as the city government plans to develop a new regulatory framework for data centers.

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Chicago mayor proposes data center moratorium while city develops regulatory framework  The Business Journals