Mayor Brandon Johnson, Ald. Bill Conway push competing plans in data center debate
News Clip2:05CBS Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL·9/23/2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers in Chicago. This proposal aims to allow time to develop a plan for regulating these facilities. Meanwhile, Alderman Bill Conway is pushing for faster regulatory action.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers in Chicago to come up with a plan for regulating the controversial facilities, but one alderman is pushing to move faster on regulating the industry.
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