Chicago Halts New Data Centers | Chicago News

Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson has slapped a pause on new data center projects with a sweeping executive order, demanding stricter environmental reviews and community protections. The move responds to a city panel’s call for urgent regulatory reform, as today’s massive tech hubs strain energy, water, and air quality under outdated rules. New requirements now mandate deeper scrutiny of pollution, noise, power use, and neighborhood impacts — especially since many centers are zoned as simple offices, ignoring their true footprint. A newly formed task force will craft long-term policies, including public data disclosure and City Council approval for most new builds. Until then, a potential moratorium looms — signaling Chicago’s firm stance: tech growth must not come at the cost of residents’ health or city resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/014e27bbb48f5712