Committee discusses data-center zoning, water and electric infrastructure concerns

Jan 6, 2026

Committee members raised concerns about potential data centersin Stephenson County, focusing on water use for cooling, limited long-term local employment, and electric-infrastructure constraints; staff said it is researching zoning options used by other counties and suggested inviting utility representatives for briefings.

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Committee members discussed whether to prepare zoning tools or legislative approaches to manage potential data-center development in Stephenson County.

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