Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary

Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary

News ClipCapitol News Illinois·IL·10/1/2026

A report estimates that new data centers in Illinois could create about 121,000 jobs, although most would be temporary construction positions. The industry could also increase electricity costs as lawmakers consider new regulations for data center development.

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Illinois data centers could create 121,000 jobs but raise electric bills as lawmakers weigh new industry regulations.