News ClipChicago Tribune·Kankakee, Jasper County, IN
NWI Forum announces $7 billion Amazon data center coming to Jasper County
The Northwest Indiana Forum announced a new $7 billion Amazon data center campus, Project Rise, in Jasper County, Indiana, which county officials unanimously approved. Amazon plans significant investments in local water infrastructure and habitat restoration, alongside an expanded energy agreement with NIPSCO. The project faces opposition from local environmental and community groups concerned about grid reliability, environmental impact, and tax abatements.
6/17/2026