Mayor signed Executive Order 2026-5. It adds a review of power, water, backup generators, air pollution and noise for new data centers, and asks the city council to pass a temporary pause. Air and noise rules are due about November 9, 2026; a task force reports by March 15, 2027.

Aug 11, 2026Source

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3 data center projects in Chicago City

In Chicago City

Related Digital data center at former U.S. Steel South Works (Chicago)

Data center conversion at 300 West Adams Street (Chicago Loop)

HydraVault AI data center (2538 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago)

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