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.
6/24/2026