Politics
Chicago mayor proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers
Axios·September 23, 2026·1 min read
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a 12-month moratorium on new data centers in the city to study their impact on electricity, water, and the environment. With 39 active data centers, the plan aims to develop a regulatory framework. Johnson said, 'Chicago is open for business, but we are not for sale.'
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