Stopped or cancelled
Western Hospitality Partners data center on Lutticken property (Pekin)
Western Hospitality Partners wanted to buy 321 acres in Pekin for a data center. After big public opposition, the mayor backed away and the developer ended its agreement in May 2026.
Where things stand: Mayor said in March 2026 the city would not move forward. The developer ended its agreement; City Council approved the termination on May 12, 2026.
🕒 Latest update (May 12, 2026): City Council approved ending the agreement and returning the developer's $85,000 fee.
What we know
- 📍 WherePart of the 1,000-acre Lutticken property between Highway 98 and Sheridan Road, Pekin, Tazewell County
- 🏢 CompanyWestern Hospitality Partners (WHP)
- 🌳 Size321 acres
What happened so far
- March 9, 2026Pekin's mayor announced the city would not move forward with the data center after strong division in town.
- May 12, 2026City Council approved ending the agreement and returning the developer's $85,000 fee.
Local votes and rules
🤝 Agreement with the company
City council approved ending its data center deal with Western Hospitality Partners for the Lutticken land and returning the $85,000 fee. The mayor had said in March the city would not go forward.
May 12, 2026
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Data center won't be built in Pekin · WGLT / NPR Illinois · March 9, 2026
- Developer of proposed Pekin data center pauses project, asks for termination of current agreement · WEEK 25 News Now · May 13, 2026
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