News ClipChicago Tribune·Blue Island, Cook County, IL
New owners of MetroSouth Hospital to propose data center, Blue Island leaders cautious
Builders Capital proposes to demolish the former MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, Illinois, to build a data center. The project requires a special-use permit, and city officials are proceeding cautiously due to significant public and aldermanic concerns. Key concerns include environmental impacts, noise, water, and energy consumption.
4/24/2026
