The Times Weekly: Joliet residents sue to block massive $20 Billion AI Data Center Project. “A grassroots coalition of residents has launched a legal battle to
A group of Joliet residents has filed a lawsuit to halt the construction of a $20 billion AI data center campus. The proposed 795-acre project, known as the Joliet Technology Center, is planned to include 24 buildings across four sub-campuses. Residents are concerned that the massive facility will strain local water and power resources and negatively impact nearby communities. AI
IMPACT Potential strain on local resources and community impact from large-scale AI infrastructure development.