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News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

South siders call for Mayor Brandon Johnson to ‘revoke the permits’ for a controversial quantum computing facility

South Chicago residents demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson revoke permits for the Quantum Shore development, which includes a controversial data center. Mayor Johnson responded by signing an executive order for new data center regulations and proposed a moratorium on new data centers in Chicago. The development's status remains contested, with developers and community groups disagreeing on its future.

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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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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