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Coverage dated August 11, 2026

Mayor Johnson issues executive order to regulate Chicago data centers

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In communities across the country, residents have organized to put the brakes on the construction of new data centers.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Mayor Johnson to sign executive order regulating data centers in Chicago (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Mayor Brandon Johnson signed executive order regulating data centers in Chicago on Tuesday.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Mayor Johnson issues executive order to regulate Chicago data centers (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    In communities across the country, residents have organized to put the brakes on the construction of new data centers.

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