In Will County, a deluge of data centers, warehouses and solar farms: ‘All around us, all at once’

In Will County, a deluge of data centers, warehouses and solar farms: ‘All around us, all at once’

News ClipChicago Tribune·Joliet, Will County, IL·3/15/2026

The Joliet City Council in Will County, Illinois, will vote on the largest data center in the state on Monday. Residents are concerned that the rapid development of data centers, warehouses, and solar farms in the area is overwhelming.

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On Monday, the Joliet City Council will vote on the largest data center in the state. Residents say development is too much, too fast.