The measure temporarily bans construction of data center facilities with at least 10,000 square feet of processing area. More than a hundred residents attended the meeting to speak in favor of the moratorium.

Knowing how much water data centers use would help communities

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026

Lawmakers hear of rising demand in second hearing of three

Some factors play a larger role in someone’s premium and disproportionately affect older adults, low-income and working families, according to a new study commissioned by the Illinois secretary of state’s office.

Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss

The company that built critical component switches for the Apollo missions starting in the 1960s is the company still doing it for Artemis II.

The centers are considered the backbone of the internet, providing processing power for technology like AI and cloud computing. But they are also controversial.

Springfield is seeing job growth. Now a proposed data center could bring 500 construction jobs, $6.5M in taxes, and big debate over power and water. Here’s what it means.

(Originally aired Friday, March 27, 2026)Dominic Watson and Nate Robinson discuss CAPWorks Trade Career Discovery Day with The Springfield Project at CAP 1908. Individuals 18 and older will learn from union representatives about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades. April 1, 4:30-6:30pm, 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center, 1100 South Grand Ave. East.