District 76 candidates agree data centers shouldn't stick residents with the bill, differ on how to stop it

Four candidates in the Illinois 76th House District race were asked about how the state should address the energy and water demands of data centers. All agreed that data centers should not shift costs onto residents, but differed on the degree of state oversight needed. Candidates discussed requiring data centers to pay for their usage, conducting impact studies, and prioritizing community needs over corporate development.