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Lawsuit against Joliet data center heading to court hearing
News ClipShaw Local·Joliet, Will County, IL

Lawsuit against Joliet data center heading to court hearing

A court hearing has been set for September 8th in a lawsuit against a Joliet data center project. The lawsuit, filed by Joliet Residents For Responsible Growth, claims the city's rezoning approval was unconstitutional and violated state public notice and open meeting laws. Opponents are seeking to void the City Council's 8-1 vote that approved the annexation agreement for the 795-acre development.

8/18/2026
Lawsuit challenges zoning, approval process for Joliet data center
News ClipShaw Local·Joliet, Will County, IL

Lawsuit challenges zoning, approval process for Joliet data center

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Joliet and three companies involved in the $20 billion Joliet Technology Center project. Plaintiffs allege the city's rezoning of agricultural land for the data center is unconstitutional and that the approval process violated state laws regarding public notice and due process. The suit also highlights concerns about the data center's substantial water and electricity demands.

5/25/2026