Pritzker pushes for data center rules, but Springfield deal remains elusive

Pritzker pushes for data center rules, but Springfield deal remains elusive

News ClipCrain's Chicago Business·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL·10/28/2026

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is urging lawmakers to approve new regulations for data centers during the upcoming veto session. He acknowledged that legislators may not reach an agreement in time, leaving the proposed rules unresolved.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pressing Illinois lawmakers to adopt new data center regulations during the state’s upcoming veto session. The effort is focused on reaching a legislative agreement in Springfield, but Pritzker said a deal may not be ready before the session concludes.

The article does not identify a specific data center company or project affected by the proposed rules.