1 data center project in Talkington Township
Who decides here: the Sangamon County Board usually decides on zoning in Talkington Township. Townships here have little say over land use.
In Talkington Township
Local votes and rules
⚖️ Court case · Sangamon County
Neighbors from Waverly and Virden sued the county to undo its approval of the CyrusOne data center. They say the vote broke the county's zoning rules and plan, including noise limits and the use of farmland.
✅ Approved · Sangamon County
County board voted 17-10 (one abstained) to approve zoning for CyrusOne's $500 million data center on about 280 acres on Thayer Road near Waverly (Talkington Township). It could use about 600 megawatts. The board had tabled the vote in March.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Talkington 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 Talkington Township: Ameren Illinois Company (company) or Rural Electric Conven Co-op (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Which utility will supply the power: Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative or Ameren Illinois?
- How many diesel backup generators will the site have?
- Has CyrusOne bought the land and received a building permit?
- How did the judge rule at the Oct. 9, 2026 hearing on the neighbors' lawsuit?
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed with local officials?