Residents urge delay, question data-center plan for Metro South Hospital site
Dozens of Blue Island residents told the city on May 12 they oppose a possible data-center redevelopment of the former Metro South Hospital site, citing concerns about water use, noise, infrastructure strain and the character of downtown. The city's mayor said no formal application has been filed and any proposal would go first to planning and zoning review.
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Dozens of residents used an extended public-comment period at the May 12 Blue Island City Council meeting to press the mayor and aldermen to oppose converting the former Metro South Hospital site into a data center.
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