Joliet considers plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois; residents pack meeting
News Clip2:09ABC 7 Chicago·Joliet, Will County, IL·3/17/2026
The Joliet City Council is considering plans for what would be the largest data center in Illinois. The proposal has faced significant opposition from local residents who packed the city council chambers and overflow rooms to voice their concerns about the project.
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The Joliet City Council chambers as well as several overflow rooms were packed mostly with opponents who do not want a data center in town. https://abc7chicago.com/post/data-centers-illinois-city-council-considers-plans-joliet-center-bernhard-rowell-east-speedway/18723093/