No project in Niantic Township, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the Macon County Board usually decides on zoning in Niantic Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Macon County
The county posted a proposed temporary pause on data center development. Whether the county board passed it is not confirmed.
May 20, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Niantic Township. - Go to township 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 Niantic Township: Ameren Illinois Company (company) or Menard Electric Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)) or Shelby Electric Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.