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News ClipJournal & Topics·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

Residents Raise Concerns About Data Centers, WGN Site

Residents of Elk Grove Village voiced concerns at a village board meeting regarding a proposed data center on land previously owned by WGN. Concerns included noise, wildlife impacts, and water usage. Mayor Craig Johnson addressed these issues, explaining the village's strategy to promote data center development over trucking facilities for the site.

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8/12/2026

News ClipJournal & Topics·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

Mayor Touts Data Center Benefits At Well-Attended Elk Grove Town Hall

Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson hosted a town hall to discuss data centers, addressing over 500 residents' concerns about revenue, electricity, water usage, and fire safety. Residents raised questions about AI power demands, noise from generators, and proposed a ban on gas-powered generators and a cap on new data centers. The village currently has 20 data centers operating and 19 more in the pipeline.

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5/22/2026