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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Hillwood Investment Properties data center developments across 1 states, including IL.

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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.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government water announcement

5/22/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Joliet, Will County, IL

Proposed Joliet data center highlights grid strain, clean energy needs in Illinois

A proposed 1.8-gigawatt data center, the "Joliet Technology Center," by Hillwood Investment Properties and PowerHouse Data Centers, is planned for 795 acres next to the Elwood gas plant in Illinois. This project raises concerns about unprecedented electricity demand and strain on the power grid. The author advocates for legislative action, such as the POWER Act, to ensure data center developers contribute to clean energy and grid capacity.

electricity government environmental opposition

5/10/2026

News ClipChicago Construction News·Joliet, Will County, IL

Joliet council delays vote on data centre project after marathon hearing

The Joliet City Council delayed a vote on a proposed 795-acre data center campus after a marathon public hearing that lasted over 7 hours. The project, called the Joliet Technology Center, is expected to generate 7,000-10,000 construction jobs but faces significant opposition from residents concerned about water and energy use, land use, and noise. The council is scheduled to reconvene on Thursday to continue deliberations.

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3/17/2026

News Clip1:49FOX 32 Chicago·Joliet, Will County, IL

Joliet residents debate approval of largest data center development in state

Joliet residents are debating the approval of a proposed data center development that would be the largest in Illinois. Residents are concerned about the project's impact on the local aquifer and electrical grid, as well as increased utility costs and noise. The city expects the project to bring significant tax revenue and thousands of jobs, but some feel the council should postpone the vote to get more assurances.

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3/17/2026