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Chicago Mayor's Data Center Expansion Moratorium

Updated 2026-09-23 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a temporary moratorium on data center expansions to assess energy and pollution risks. The move aims to balance economic development with environmental concerns.

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The Hill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center expansion moratorium ordinance, saying that the city is “open for business” but “not for sale.” The ordinance acts as a 12-month temporary pause to give city officials time to develop long-term policies concerning energy and pollution risks for Ch
2026-09-23 16:52 UTC
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