Midwest Power Investors

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News ClipShaw Local·Rochelle, Ogle County, IL

Rochelle City Council tables development agreement for potential data center

The Rochelle City Council voted to table a development agreement for a proposed 48-megawatt data center by Midwest Power Investors, postponing a decision. Residents have voiced concerns about resource consumption, environmental impacts, and the developer's non-local status, while city officials weigh the economic benefits against potential utility capacity strain.

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3/26/2026

News Clip2:30WIFR TV·Rochelle, Ogle County, IL

Rochelle city council delays vote on data center amid community concern

The Rochelle City Council in Illinois delayed a vote on a proposed 48-megawatt data center, which could expand to 150 megawatts, amid community concerns about job creation and environmental impacts, particularly water and electricity usage. Residents and Mayor John Bearrow raised questions, leading to the council tabling the development agreement with L-F-F Industrial, doing business as Midwest Power Investors.

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3/24/2026