Frankfort forum urges residents to study data center plans, raises environmental concerns

A forum in Frankfort, Illinois raised concerns from residents and environmental advocates about the potential impacts of nearby data center proposals in Joliet, Minooka, Essex, Coal City and Yorkville. Concerns include higher utility bills, regional power outages, declining air quality, strained water supplies, and low-frequency vibrations. The Sierra Club warned that less populated areas could be targeted for data center development with less public awareness and opposition.