Development of AI data center in Chicago's South Loop shrouded in mystery
News ClipNBC 5 Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL·3/13/2026
A new AI data center called 'HydraVault' is set to open by the end of the year in Chicago's South Loop, but details about the project have been shrouded in mystery. The developers have not been transparent about their plans and use of resources, which is a common issue with data center projects nationwide.
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An AI data center set to open by the end of the year in Chicago’s South Loop is shrouded in mystery, and the developers aren’t talking. The DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence investigated the story and reports for NBC Chicago. By DePaul University’s Center for Jour