technology Techradar 2026-10-06

Illinois Data Center Boom Promises Jobs but Sparks Energy Cost Concerns

A $57 billion data center expansion in Illinois could create 121,000 construction jobs, but only 2,800 will be permanent, and residents face rising electricity bills.

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