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Festus data center project requires power study, Ameren officials say
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus data center project requires power study, Ameren officials say

Ameren Missouri officials discussed the critical requirement for a power-use study for CRG's proposed $6 billion hyperscale data center in Festus. This study, which can take several months, is essential to determine electrical capacity and can be a deciding factor for the project's progression. Ameren also clarified that any necessary infrastructure upgrades would be fully funded by the customer.

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9/3/2026
Festus Mayor Declines to Place Data Center Moratorium on Agenda Following Legal Opinion
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus Mayor Declines to Place Data Center Moratorium on Agenda Following Legal Opinion

Festus Mayor Sam Richards has decided against placing a proposed one-year data center moratorium on the city council's agenda, citing legal advice warning of potential breach of agreement with developer CRG. Despite this, council members who advocated for the moratorium intend to reintroduce the proposal for a vote. The $6 billion hyperscale data center project by CRG has faced significant public opposition.

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8/19/2026
South siders call for Mayor Brandon Johnson to ‘revoke the permits’ for a controversial quantum computing facility
News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

South siders call for Mayor Brandon Johnson to ‘revoke the permits’ for a controversial quantum computing facility

South Chicago residents demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson revoke permits for the Quantum Shore development, which includes a controversial data center. Mayor Johnson responded by signing an executive order for new data center regulations and proposed a moratorium on new data centers in Chicago. The development's status remains contested, with developers and community groups disagreeing on its future.

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8/17/2026
How data centers in Missouri converted neighbors into activists, from cities to farms
News ClipHanford Sentinel·Pacific, Franklin County, MO

How data centers in Missouri converted neighbors into activists, from cities to farms$

Residents across Missouri, particularly in Franklin County and Ferguson, are actively opposing the proliferation of data centers, citing concerns over energy and water consumption, environmental impact, and lack of transparency. Their activism has led to moratoriums, recall efforts, and a unified movement against rapid data center expansion. Developer Beltline Energy is seeking approval for a 500-acre data center in Pacific, Missouri.

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8/14/2026
Festus City Council meeting erupts over CRG data center proposal
News Clip1:53Show Me St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus City Council meeting erupts over CRG data center proposal

Tensions escalated at a Festus City Council meeting regarding a proposed CRG data center project, leading to a heated exchange and police intervention over public comment time. The council subsequently approved changes to its meeting rules for decorum. The project remains contentious among residents.

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8/13/2026
Judge tells both sides in data center lawsuit to communicate better
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Judge tells both sides in data center lawsuit to communicate better

A St. Louis County Circuit Court judge denied a motion for a default judgment in a lawsuit filed by community group Wake Up Jeffco against the City of Festus and developer CRG. The lawsuit seeks to halt a proposed data center project in Festus, alleging unlawful rezoning, open records violations, and improper public meeting procedures. The judge instructed attorneys for both sides to improve communication.

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7/17/2026
Festus City Council Members Propose Yearlong Data Center Moratorium
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus City Council Members Propose Yearlong Data Center Moratorium

Three Festus City Council members have proposed a yearlong moratorium on a proposed $6 billion hyperscale data center development by CRG. The proposal comes amidst significant community opposition and concerns regarding water usage, electricity, environmental impact, and property values. The moratorium is intended to allow for further review of city standards before proceeding.

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7/15/2026
Chicago Quantum Computing Hub to Include Gigawatt Data Center, Faces Community Opposition
News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Quantum Computing Hub to Include Gigawatt Data Center, Faces Community Opposition

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and his sister Penny Pritzker have spearheaded a quantum computing megadevelopment, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), on Chicago's southeast side. Despite community opposition over environmental concerns, job displacement, and lack of transparency, the project, including a massive one-plus gigawatt data center, received quick approvals and significant public funding. Developers, particularly Related Midwest and its subsidiary Related Digital, have been criticized for not openly discussing the data center component with residents.

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7/2/2026
News ClipKWQC·St. Charles County, MO

Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data centers altogether

Local officials in Missouri and other states are enacting moratoriums and bans on data center construction due to state legislatures failing to pass regulations. Cities like Peculiar, Festus, and St. Charles have seen intense public opposition, leading to political consequences and outright development blocks. State-level efforts to regulate data centers in Missouri, Maine, and Georgia have largely stalled or been vetoed.

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6/23/2026
No plans yet submitted for proposed Festus data center project; civil lawsuits loom
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

No plans yet submitted for proposed Festus data center project; civil lawsuits loom

Despite significant local opposition and a pending civil lawsuit, CRG of St. Louis has not yet submitted formal plans or permit requests for its proposed data center project in Festus, Missouri. Festus city officials confirm no new submissions, while residents continue their fight against the development after failed recall petitions against supportive council members. Opponents have filed a lawsuit in St. Louis County Circuit Court to halt the project.

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6/17/2026
Residents fill information gaps as data centers come knocking
News ClipKBIA·MO

Residents fill information gaps as data centers come knocking

Residents across Missouri are mobilizing against a surge in data center developments by companies like Amazon and Google, citing a profound lack of transparency from local governments and concerns about community impact. Led by engaged citizens, opposition groups are filing lawsuits and demanding greater public involvement in the planning and approval processes. Despite these efforts and legal challenges, many projects are continuing to advance.

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6/15/2026
Festus rejects recall; data center foes vow to fight on
News Clip1:45FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus rejects recall; data center foes vow to fight on

Festus residents' recall effort against their mayor and city council members, who approved a controversial data center project, has been rejected. Opponents, including 'Wakeup Jeffco Views', plan to continue their fight, with legal action still an option to get a recall vote on the ballot.

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6/10/2026
Festus residents upset after resolutions to recall mayor, councilmen fail
News ClipSpectrum News·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus residents upset after resolutions to recall mayor, councilmen fail

Festus, Missouri residents expressed frustration after resolutions to recall three city councilmen and the mayor failed. The recall efforts stemmed from the city's approval of a $6 billion data center project, which residents oppose due to concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and water and electricity usage. Property owners and a community group have also filed a lawsuit against the city and the data center developer.

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6/9/2026
Recall petitions filed against Festus mayor and three council members over data center votes
News ClipSTLPR·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Recall petitions filed against Festus mayor and three council members over data center votes

Recall petitions have been filed against the Festus mayor and three council members by data center opponents, citing a lack of public participation and transparency in decisions regarding a proposed hyperscale data center. This action follows a lawsuit filed by the opposition group Wake Up Jeffco and the recent ousting of several pro-data center council incumbents. The Jefferson County Clerk's office is currently verifying signatures for the recall petitions.

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5/20/2026
New council members sworn in; data center project still divides Festus council
News ClipLeader Publications·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

New council members sworn in; data center project still divides Festus council

New council members opposing a proposed data center were sworn into the Festus City Council, highlighting continued division over the project. A lawsuit has been filed by local residents and an advocacy group against the City of Festus and developer CRG, aiming to stop the project by challenging the legality of rezoning and development agreements. The suit alleges various violations, including unlawful spot zoning and improper public meeting practices.

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4/18/2026
Festus council member steps down amid data center backlash
News ClipSTLPR·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

Festus council member steps down amid data center backlash

Festus City Council member Staci Templeton resigned following significant public backlash against a proposed hyperscale data center project. This comes after four pro-data center council members were unseated in a recent election and residents filed a lawsuit against the city and developer CRG over rezoning decisions.

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4/17/2026
News ClipNewsweek·Festus, Jefferson County, MO

City Leaders Suffer Election Wipeout After Data Center Approval

Voters in Festus, Missouri, ousted four incumbent city council members following their approval of a $6 billion data center development agreement. Opponents have filed a lawsuit challenging the rezoning and development agreement, alleging unlawful practices. The newly elected council members are expected to address the project's future, while a recall effort targets remaining city officials.

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4/14/2026