Residents urge delay and more outreach as Lisle board hears opposition to proposed data center

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Dozens of residents told the Village of Lisle Board that a proposed data center near Oakview and Arbor Ridge raises noise, health and property‑value concerns and that developer outreach promised in emails did not occur; several urged a moratorium or more study before planning‑and‑zoning action.

At the Village of Lisle Board meeting on Feb. 2, 2026, residents pressed village officials for fuller community engagement and more data before the Planning and Zoning Commission considers a proposed data center at 711 Ogden Avenue. Multiple speakers warned of noise, health impacts and falling property values if the facility is sited close to homes.

The issue surfaced when the temporary chair updated the public that a data center proposal for the former Lockformer site had been filed and that Planning and Zoning would conduct the public hearing process; trustees apologized for prior communication problems around a cancelled hearing and said staff is working on a new date and venue.

In public comment, Susan Sorelli, an Oakview resident, criticized Illinois American Water’s recent rate activity and raised infrastructure and…

Residents urge delay and more outreach as Lisle board hears opposition to proposed data center

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