Chicago Sets Data Center Rules | Chicago News

Chicago’s mayor just dropped a bold move: an executive order to regulate data centers, aiming to protect the city’s power grid, water supply, and environment as tech demand surges. While some council members call it a rushed shortcut, the mayor insists this is necessary to balance economic growth with residents’ well-being. With Chicago ranking seventh nationally in data center interest — and projects demanding massive energy — the city’s departments now have clearer guardrails to navigate this high-stakes tech boom without sacrificing sustainability or quality of life. 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/c621edbf5a37cec6