Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’

The Hill - Sep 23, 2026

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center expansion moratorium ordinance, saying that the city is “open for business” but “not for sale.” The ordinance acts as a 12-month temporary pause to give city officials time to develop long-term policies concerning energy and pollution risks for Chicagoans. It will be referred to a Chicago City...

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Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’

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