Hut 8 Corp.

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Hut 8 Corp. data center developments across 1 states, including IL.

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News Clipspringfieldbusinessjournal.com·Latham, Logan County, IL

Hut 8 Seeks Latham Village Annexation for Data Center Project

Hut 8 Corp. is attempting to bypass Logan County Board scrutiny for its proposed 500-megawatt data center by seeking annexation and zoning approval from the Latham Village Board. This strategy includes a significant community benefit agreement for the village but has angered project opponents. The Village Board is set to vote on the annexation and agreements on August 3rd, while zoning requests are still pending with the county.

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7/22/2026

News Clipspringfieldbusinessjournal.com·Bear Creek, Christian County, IL

Crowd reacts to Christian County data center plan

Eagle Rock Partners faces strong opposition for its proposed $6 billion Meridian Technology Park data center in rural Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois. While the company highlights potential economic benefits like jobs and property taxes, residents are concerned about noise, traffic, and environmental impact. A formal land-use request has not yet been submitted, and the project's power source from a proposed gas plant remains uncertain.

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6/24/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Lincoln, Logan County, IL

Logan County to consider data center regulations

Logan County, Illinois officials are set to consider new zoning regulations for large-scale data centers, spurred by a proposed $5 billion Hut 8 Corp. project. This comes as a 60-day moratorium on data center zoning applications expires and amid ongoing public opposition over potential impacts on farmland, electricity rates, and water supplies. The Zoning Board will review recommendations ahead of a potential County Board vote.

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4/22/2026