Data Center Signal is tracking 16 clips about Hillwood data center developments across 2 states, including IL, MI.
Hillwood-Sterling, a joint venture backed by Perot, is under contract to acquire approximately 200 acres of the former Buick City site in Flint, Michigan. The developers intend to build a data center on this large brownfield site.
Communities across northern Illinois, including Joliet and Yorkville, are debating proposed multi-billion dollar data center projects. While offering significant tax revenue, these projects face strong resident opposition due to concerns over water use, energy demand, and rapid growth. Lockport has indefinitely postponed data center proposals following resident pushback, while Joliet and Yorkville approved projects despite similar opposition.
Opponents in Joliet, Illinois, are protesting a $20 billion data center project by Hillwood and PowerHouse DataCenters, arguing it advanced without sufficient public oversight. State legislators are proposing new bills to regulate data centers, citing concerns over utility bills and water supply, and aiming to prevent local governments from signing non-disclosure agreements with developers.
The Joliet City Council has approved a proposal for the Joliet Technology Center, a 795-acre data center development that could become the largest in Illinois. This decision followed months of public debate, with residents opposing the plan and union members advocating for its job creation and tax benefits. The project is expected to generate 8,600 construction jobs and 700 permanent positions, alongside substantial tax revenue and infrastructure funding for the city.
The Joliet City Council approved a controversial 800-acre data center project, despite significant public opposition citing concerns over electricity, water, noise, and traffic. Supporters, including the mayor, championed the development for its projected union jobs and substantial tax revenue. The project was approved with an eight-to-one vote.
The Joliet City Council has approved a controversial 795-acre data center project, the Joliet Technology Center, despite public opposition and concerns about electricity availability and cost. Developers Hillwood and PowerHouse Data Centers plan to begin construction in early 2027, with the facility projected to generate significant tax revenue and jobs for the city.
The Joliet City Council approved a 795-acre data center despite significant local opposition and concerns over electricity usage. Developers Hillwood and PowerHouse Data Centers plan to begin construction in early 2027, with the project expected to generate substantial tax revenue and jobs for the city and surrounding entities. The vote was 8-1 in favor after a lengthy public hearing.
Joliet officials are under scrutiny for downplaying Planning Director Jayne Bernhard's involvement in a proposed 795-acre data center project, despite her family's financial interest in the land. A local committee presented evidence of her participation, prompting the city to revise its statement from "no involvement" to "clerical." The committee argues that any involvement constitutes a conflict of interest.
The Joliet City Council is scheduled to vote on a 795-acre data center project on Thursday after the initial public hearing was extended due to over six hours of public comment, largely in opposition. The upcoming meeting will limit further public input before the council's decision.
The Joliet City Council is set to vote on a large data center campus proposal involving 24 buildings on 800 acres. Residents voiced significant concerns during a public hearing regarding environmental impacts, water usage, electricity demands, and job quality, while the developer and labor unions highlighted potential economic benefits. The project requires City Council approval of a final planned unit development plat.
During a lengthy Joliet City Council meeting, a resident voiced strong opposition to a proposed data center, citing health and environmental concerns. The resident also pointed out Mayor Terry D'Arcy appeared to fall asleep during her testimony, which the Mayor later denied, stating he was looking at paperwork.
The Joliet City Council postponed a vote on a proposed 795-acre data center development due to a lengthy public hearing. Hundreds of residents expressed opposition, citing concerns about the project's impact on electricity and water supplies, as well as noise and light pollution. The city staff has recommended approval, citing the potential for significant tax revenue and job creation, but the vote has been moved to Thursday to comply with state election laws.
Hundreds of residents attended a Joliet City Council hearing on a proposed data center project by Hillwood and PowerHouse. The high attendance indicates strong local opposition to the project.
About 50 protesters rallied against a proposed 795-acre data center project in Joliet, IL. The protesters marched to the dealership of the Joliet mayor, chanting opposition slogans. The city council is set to vote on annexing the land for the data center project on Monday.
Developers for a proposed data center project in Joliet, Illinois say they have 6,000 letters of support ahead of a decisive city council vote on the annexation of 795 acres for the project. The data center has faced intense public opposition, but the city staff and Plan Commission have recommended approval. The developers have also agreed to a $100 million community contribution if the project is approved.
Joliet residents are expressing opposition to a proposed data center campus project by Hillwood, a Perot company located in Texas. The project would consist of 24 buildings on 800 acres of farmland east of the Chicagoland Speedway NASCAR racetrack. If approved, it would be one of the largest data centers in the Chicago region. The Joliet City Council is expected to vote on the proposal as early as next month.