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While the AI race sparked heightened interest in data centers, most of the centers in the state are multi-tenant retail centers — shared by numerous organizations and highly connected with telecommunications, cloud computing and other providers. The Digital Realty center on Chicago’s South loop is an example.
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Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Gabriel Matias Castilho
The debate over how to regulate data centers in Illinois is intensifying as lawmakers struggle to balance costs to consumers and the state’s need to be competitive economically.
A packed crowd of onlookers show many tense facial expressions as they listen to a presentation.
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Parents can offer feedback on 2 options related to Unit 5 enrollment study
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