1 data center project in Rochelle City
Who decides here: the City Council of Rochelle City votes on zoning. The Ogle County may review big projects too.
In Rochelle City
Local votes and rules
✋ Turned down
City council voted 0-7 against a data center deal with Midwest Power Investors along Steward Drive. It would have used 48 megawatts at first, up to 150 later.
April 27, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Rochelle 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 Rochelle City: Commonwealth Edison Co. (company) or Rochelle Municipal Utilities (run by the town).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.