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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about T5 data center developments across 2 states, including IL, ID.

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News ClipChicago Tribune·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake data center developer not going to fill in wetland: ‘Building a lasting partnership’

T5, the developer behind a data center campus in Grayslake, IL, has indefinitely suspended its permit application to fill 16 acres of wetlands due to community concerns, opting to preserve the area. Despite this change, the project is moving forward, reaffirming T5's commitment while facing ongoing opposition from local residents and several municipalities. The Lake County Board also enacted a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, though it doesn't affect Grayslake.

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7/31/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake data center opponents call for wetlands protection: ‘Wetlands are incredibly important’

Opponents of the proposed T5 data center in Grayslake, Illinois, are focusing on the developer's application to fill nearly 16 acres of wetlands on the site, seeing it as a potential stopping point for the large project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of issuing a public notice regarding the wetlands permit, while a local opposition coalition is planning to file a lawsuit against the development.

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7/2/2026

News ClipThe Real Deal·Lake County, IL

Lake County hits pause on data centers as Chicagoland backlash spreads

Lake County, Illinois, enacted an eight-month moratorium on data center development to define building classifications and performance standards. This pause, despite no pending applications, addresses growing regional concerns about data center impacts on water and electricity. The county joins other Chicagoland municipalities facing community opposition and taking action on data center proposals.

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6/11/2026

News Clip6:44KTVB·ID

Idaho puts regulations in place for data centers and water consumption

Idaho has enacted House Bill 895, a new law requiring data centers to implement non-consumptive water use designs or secure water access through existing users. This aims to protect the state's water resources and prevent electricity cost shifts to existing ratepayers, addressing growing concerns about data center impacts.

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