Nothing reported in Empire Township yet
Who decides here: the McLean County Board usually decides on zoning in Empire Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules · McLean County
County board approved 13 rules for future data centers in the parts of the county it zones. They cover noise, landscaping screens, water source and use, battery size and plans for taking the site down later. Builders must report expected power use and environmental effects.
June 15, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Empire 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 Empire Township: Corn Belt Energy Corporation (co-op (owned by its members)) 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.