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Johnson pushes to regulate Chicago data centers, seeks moratorium

City leaders are weighing a pause on new data center approvals as tech firms expand AI infrastructure in the area.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 12:35 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Chicago could soon be one of the largest U.S. cities to halt development of new data centers as Johnson moves to regulate the industry and calls for a moratorium. Large technology companies continue heavy investment in the data center infrastructure that supports artificial intelligence.