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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about PsiQuantum data center developments across 1 states, including IL.

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News ClipChicago Tribune·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Opinion: Chicago Risks Missing AI, Data Center Opportunities Amid Opposition

Paul Vallas argues that Chicago is at risk of missing significant economic and educational opportunities tied to AI and data center development. He highlights growing opposition to the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Chicago Public Schools' hesitation to adopt AI tools like Google Gemini. Vallas emphasizes the need for Chicago to leverage its industrial land and freshwater access to become a tech hub, criticizing current leadership's potential to bench the city in the AI revolution.

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IBM Google

9/3/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Mayor Brandon Johnson pressured by anti-data center activists at rally

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced pressure from anti-data center activists at a rally on the South Side, who expressed dissatisfaction with his stance on the "Quantum Shore" development. While the Mayor signed an executive order to strictly regulate data center construction and called for a moratorium, activists demand a halt to the project, despite a developer's commitment not to build a data center in the first phase. The project, championed by Governor JB Pritzker, includes anchor tenants IBM and PsiQuantum, and is set to bring significant economic impact to the city.

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IBM

8/17/2026

News ClipBlock Club Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Mayor's Support For Quantum Campus Irks Some South Siders: 'Shut It Down, Mayor Johnson'

Mayor Brandon Johnson faced strong opposition at a town hall meeting in South Chicago regarding his support for the Quantum Shore megadevelopment, which includes a hyperscale data center. Residents called for permits to be reversed, citing environmental concerns and potential utility cost increases. Johnson reiterated his call for a moratorium on new data centers and highlighted an executive order strengthening regulatory processes.

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IBM

8/17/2026

News ClipHyde Park Herald·Chicago, Cook County, IL

U. of C. scientists call for halt to Quantum Shore construction, citing contamination and energy concerns

A group of University of Chicago-affiliated scientists, Science for the People Chicago, released a report calling for a halt to the 440-acre Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (Quantum Shore) in South Chicago. They cite concerns about the former U.S. Steel site's toxic contamination, the project's massive energy demands, and the technological feasibility of PsiQuantum's plans. This new opposition builds on existing community concerns about environmental impact, utility costs, and local benefits.

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7/3/2026

News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Chicago Quantum Computing Hub to Include Gigawatt Data Center, Faces Community Opposition

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and his sister Penny Pritzker have spearheaded a quantum computing megadevelopment, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), on Chicago's southeast side. Despite community opposition over environmental concerns, job displacement, and lack of transparency, the project, including a massive one-plus gigawatt data center, received quick approvals and significant public funding. Developers, particularly Related Midwest and its subsidiary Related Digital, have been criticized for not openly discussing the data center component with residents.

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7/2/2026