Nothing reported in Riley Township yet
Who decides here: the McHenry County Board usually decides on zoning in Riley Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · McHenry County
The county is weighing a 12-month freeze on data center applications, zoning changes and building permits in unincorporated areas. A county committee was set to review it in early October 2026; a board vote could come in November. The county relies only on groundwater for drinking water and has no data center rules yet.
Oct 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Riley 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 Riley Township: Commonwealth Edison Co. (company) or Rock Energy Cooperative (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.