Western Hospitality Partners

Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Western Hospitality Partners data center developments across 3 states, including IL, KY, PA.

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opposition100%

government75%

zoning75%

legal63%

electricity63%

environmental63%

water38%

moratorium25%

announcement13%

News ClipWKUHerald.com·Franklin, Simpson County, KY

Kentucky communities grapple with data center zoning proposals

Kentucky communities are grappling with data center proposals, leading to zoning amendments, public opposition, and legal challenges. While Warren County amended its zoning to prepare, Franklin in Simpson County saw a preliminary data center plan approved despite local protests and a subsequent lawsuit. Moratoriums have been enacted in Oldham County and Ashland due to concerns over infrastructure strain, utility costs, and environmental impact.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water moratorium

4/7/2026

News ClipThe Community Word·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

WCBU: Pekin data center deal effectively dead now

The Pekin City Council has effectively halted a proposed data center project by Western Hospitality Partners on the Lutticken Farm property, citing significant community opposition and concerns. Mayor Mary Burress announced the decision, which was met with applause and led to the cancellation of a planned town hall meeting. The project lacked sufficient support from the council members.

opposition government moratorium environmental electricity water legal

3/27/2026

News Clip0:5225News WEEK-TV·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Battle over Pekin data center may wind up in court

The City of Pekin, Illinois, is preparing for a potential breach of contract lawsuit from developer Western Hospitality Partners. This follows Mayor Mary Burus's announcement that the city would not proceed with a data center project, despite having a signed contract with the developer. The city attorney states the contract did not guarantee outcomes of future council votes on zoning or redevelopment.

zoning opposition legal government

3/26/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Attorney tells Pekin City Council its votes will determine ultimate fate of controversial data center

The Pekin City Council is deliberating the future of a proposed data center project by Western Hospitality Partners (WHP) after the mayor announced the city would not move forward. The city attorney is providing guidance on the legal process to potentially void the contract, emphasizing that zoning and site plan approvals are critical and currently lacking. Public and council opposition remains strong.

zoning opposition legal environmental

3/24/2026

News Clip1470 & 100.3 WMBD·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

Battle over Pekin data center may end up in court

Pekin city officials are bracing for a potential lawsuit from developer Western Hospitality Partners (WHP) after Mayor Mary Burress announced the city would not proceed with a data center project. The decision followed resident concerns over environmental impacts, noise, and electricity strain, despite an existing contract with WHP. City Attorney James Vasselli confirmed the contract had no guarantees regarding council votes on rezoning or site plans, and while the city is protected from punitive damages, individual council members could be sued.

legal opposition government environmental electricity zoning

3/24/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Archbald hearing reveals Project Green Mountain’s ties to other data center

A public hearing for Project Green Mountain in Archbald, Pennsylvania, revealed strong links to Western Hospitality Partners, the developer behind Project Gravity. Residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed data center campus, which requires a conditional use approval from the Archbald Borough Council and involves significant power and water usage.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

3/20/2026

News ClipThe Community Word·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

WCBU: Data center will not be built in Pekin

The City of Pekin, Illinois has decided to end its proposed agreement with data center developer Western Hospitality Partners. The Pekin City Council is expected to vote to legally terminate the agreement at its next meeting on March 23. The data center project faced strong opposition from the community.

zoning opposition government electricity

3/16/2026

News ClipWCBU Peoria·Pekin, Tazewell County, IL

One more step needed in Pekin's decline of a data center project

The City of Pekin, Illinois has announced that it will no longer consider having a data center built in the community. Mayor Mary Burress made the announcement at a city council meeting, which was met with thunderous applause from the audience. The city council is expected to vote to legally end its proposed agreement with data center developer Western Hospitality Partners at its next meeting on March 23.

announcement opposition

3/10/2026