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Data Center Signal is tracking 31 clips about ComEd data center developments across 1 states, including IL.

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News ClipChicago Sun-Times·IL

Data centers will cost ComEd $3 billion, but consumer groups worry Illinois households will be on the hook

ComEd projects it will spend about $3.1 billion to connect large-load users believed to be data centers, but has collected only about $721 million in deposits and advance commitments. Consumer groups warn Illinois households could bear the cost if projects are canceled, while ComEd says new agreements protect transmission investments and that deposits may increase.

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10/22/2026

News ClipWBEZ Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Illinois’ electric grid is under a lot of stress. What does that mean for consumers?

Illinois’ electric grid is facing increasing pressure from energy-intensive data centers, especially in northern Illinois, raising concerns about higher electricity bills for ComEd customers. Gov. JB Pritzker has paused financial incentives for new data centers until lawmakers address the costs, while Google is investing in Illinois nuclear plants to support power demand.

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Google

10/21/2026

News ClipHoodline·Plainfield, Will County, IL

Plainfield Extends Data Center Moratorium 180 Days

Plainfield trustees unanimously extended the village's moratorium on data centers and certain computing-related warehouses for 180 days while officials rewrite land-use rules. Mayor John Argoudelis cited limited power capacity and environmental concerns, while nearby data center projects in Joliet and Yorkville face resident opposition and, in Joliet, a lawsuit.

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10/20/2026

News ClipHoodline·Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

Rockford Drafts Data Center Zoning Rules, Oct. 19 Committee Meeting

Rockford city staff have drafted proposed data center regulations covering water use, noise, emissions, setbacks, utility capacity and developer-funded infrastructure. The rules are headed to the City Council’s Codes and Regulations Committee for review, while a six-month moratorium remains in effect and Monarch Energy’s proposed project faces delays after ComEd canceled a transmission security agreement.

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10/20/2026

News ClipRock River Current·Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

City lays out next steps for potential data center regulations in Rockford

Rockford officials are beginning a months-long process to create data center-specific zoning regulations addressing noise, water use, air quality and electricity infrastructure. The effort is proceeding during a six-month data center development moratorium, although a potential Monarch Energy project is exempt because of a prior annexation agreement.

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10/15/2026

News ClipThe Times Weekly·Joliet, Will County, IL

ComEd power prices to stay elevated as data center demand grows near Joliet, consumer watchdog says

ComEd electricity prices are expected to remain historically high through spring as the Citizens Utility Board attributes rising capacity costs in part to growing data center demand. The Joliet City Council approved the 795-acre Joliet Technology Center, which could require about 1.8 gigawatts of power and has raised concerns about grid strain and utility bills.

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9/30/2026

News ClipNBC 5 Chicago·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

CEO defends controversial proposed Grayslake data center

T5's proposed data center in Grayslake, Illinois, is facing strong local opposition and a lawsuit from residents concerned about transparency, power consumption, and environmental impact. The company and village officials are defending the project, which is set to go to court in November. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation to regulate data center water and power usage.

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9/28/2026

News ClipLoop North News·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Data center redevelopment at 300 West Adams approved

A historic Chicago building at 300 West Adams has received approval for redevelopment into a high-density data center. This approval comes as Mayor Brandon Johnson and several City Council members have proposed a citywide 12-month moratorium on new data centers due to concerns over power, water usage, and emissions. Developers are awaiting final permits to begin the buildout.

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9/25/2026

News ClipJournal & Topics·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

April 2027 Elk Grove Village Trustee Race Now Contested

Donato Latrofa is challenging incumbent Elk Grove Village trustees in the April 2027 municipal election, making data center development a central campaign issue. He raises concerns about environmental impacts, electricity usage, and the scale of a proposed data center at the WGN broadcast tower site. Village officials defend their actions, citing regulatory control and resident preferences over a potential trucking facility, while also noting construction delays due to electrical capacity issues.

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9/10/2026

News ClipRock River Current·Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

Here’s where Rockford data center plans stand after cancellation of ComEd energy deal

ComEd has canceled an energy agreement with Monarch Energy for a proposed hyperscale data center in Rockford, Illinois, which Monarch states will delay but not stop the project. Meanwhile, the Rockford City Council enacted a six-month moratorium on data center development, though its applicability to Monarch's project is uncertain due to a pre-existing annexation agreement. Public opposition continues over potential environmental and infrastructure impacts.

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9/3/2026

News Clip2:54NBC Chicago·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

NBC Chicago goes inside an Elk Grove Village data center

NBC Chicago visited an Equinix data center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a town known as the "data center capital of the Midwest." The report highlighted the facility's power and water consumption, noting new air-cooled technology reduces water use but may increase electricity demand. Illinois lawmakers, led by Governor Pritzker, are planning to introduce new regulations on data centers concerning power and water usage.

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Equinix

8/24/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Illinois Data Centers' Energy Demand, Urban Redevelopment Discussed in Public Letters

Data centers are identified as a primary cause of skyrocketing power prices in Illinois, contributing significantly to a record $16.4 billion power auction in the PJM 13-state footprint. Illinois lawmakers are considering the POWER Act (HB5513/SB4016) which would require data centers to "bring your own new clean energy" to address grid strain. Separately, a letter advocates for converting vacant Chicago office towers into data centers to generate tax revenue and utilize existing infrastructure.

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8/13/2026

News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Sound limits placed on CyrusOne data center in Yorkville, residents still worried about construction noise

The city of Yorkville adopted new noise pollution standards and other amendments for the CyrusOne data center project. Despite the city's efforts, residents remain concerned about construction noise, dust, and the cumulative impact of multiple data center projects in the area over a lengthy construction period. The project's electrification is being coordinated with ComEd, requiring a nuclear facility shutdown.

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CyrusOne

7/17/2026

News ClipHyde Park Herald·Chicago, Cook County, IL

U. of C. scientists call for halt to Quantum Shore construction, citing contamination and energy concerns

A group of University of Chicago-affiliated scientists, Science for the People Chicago, released a report calling for a halt to the 440-acre Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (Quantum Shore) in South Chicago. They cite concerns about the former U.S. Steel site's toxic contamination, the project's massive energy demands, and the technological feasibility of PsiQuantum's plans. This new opposition builds on existing community concerns about environmental impact, utility costs, and local benefits.

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7/3/2026

News ClipChronicle Media·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake data center approval sparks growing controversy

Despite receiving land use approvals, a T5 Data Centers project in Grayslake, Illinois, is facing significant local opposition due to concerns over its size, water usage, and electricity consumption. A Lake County Board resolution proposes a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, and an opposition group has threatened litigation to halt the Grayslake project. The project is currently in the permit process with initial operations slated for late 2027.

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6/26/2026

News ClipWTTW News·IL

ComEd CEO on Rate Increase, Data Centers and Bouncing Back From Scandal$

The CEO of ComEd discussed the company's recent rate increase, the impact of data center development on its operations, and efforts to recover from a past scandal.

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6/4/2026

News ClipWBEZ Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL

ComEd to offer up to $500 for small businesses struggling to pay electric bills

ComEd is launching a $2.5 million grant program to offer up to $500 to small businesses struggling with rising electric bills. The price hikes are largely attributed to the energy demand from the growth of artificial intelligence data centers in Northern Illinois. The utility states it does not control or profit from these price increases, which are set by the Pennsylvania-based electric grid operator PJM.

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6/4/2026

News ClipChicago Star Media·IL

Data centers push costs higher as AI drives surge in power demand

The surge in AI demand is increasing data center construction costs and power consumption. In response, Constellation is investing $800 million to upgrade its Braidwood and Byron nuclear plants in Illinois, adding 158 megawatts to the grid by 2029. This initiative is part of a broader discussion among utilities and environmental groups on how best to meet the state's growing energy needs.

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5/28/2026

News ClipJournal & Topics·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

Mayor Touts Data Center Benefits At Well-Attended Elk Grove Town Hall

Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson hosted a town hall to discuss data centers, addressing over 500 residents' concerns about revenue, electricity, water usage, and fire safety. Residents raised questions about AI power demands, noise from generators, and proposed a ban on gas-powered generators and a cap on new data centers. The village currently has 20 data centers operating and 19 more in the pipeline.

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5/22/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

Elk Grove Village mayor defends data centers at packed community hearing

Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson defended data centers at a community meeting, addressing resident concerns about water and electricity usage for AI facilities. While residents expressed worries and pushed for protections, Johnson highlighted the tax revenue and economic benefits. Other Illinois suburbs like Naperville and Joliet have recently seen data center proposals either rejected or approved amidst similar public debate.

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5/22/2026