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

The Hill·September 23, 2026·1 min read
Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a 12-month moratorium on data center expansion, saying the city is 'open for business' but 'not for sale.' The ordinance gives officials time to develop policies on energy and pollution risks. It will be referred to a city council committee.

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