Nothing reported in Ottawa City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Ottawa City votes on zoning. The LaSalle County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
City council voted unanimously to extend its pause on data centers in all zones to August 25, 2027. The city wants to see what state rules Illinois passes before it finishes its own.
Aug 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Ottawa City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Ottawa City: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (co-op (owned by its members)) or Commonwealth Edison Co. (company) or Ameren Illinois Company (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.