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Illinois Medical District Data Center Proposal
Operator not disclosed. Rumored
City officials have described a proposed data center in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's Near West Side that would be built to serve nearby hospitals and research institutions. No developer, address, or size has been made public; it is one of several early stage data center projects Chicago named as it moves to adopt citywide review rules in 2026.
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- Status
- Rumored
- Operator
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, Cook County, IL (approximate, city center)
- Size
- MW not reported
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- ComEd
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
What happens next
Nothing has been formally filed yet. If an application is submitted, the usual next steps are a rezoning or permit application, followed by public hearings.
Sources
- Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order aimed at creating new regulations for data centers, ABC7 Chicago, 2026-08-11
What it would mean nearby
This case does not change what a household pays today, but it is the main tool Illinois regulators are using to try to stop the cost of new grid equipment for data centers from landing on residential bills. ComEd annual reconciliation rate case (docket 25-0383) adds about $3.10 a month to a typical bill from January 2026. PJM capacity auction price spike hits ComEd supply charges adds about $10.50 a month to a typical bill from June 2025.
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Common questions
Where is the Illinois Medical District data center?
It is in Chicago, Cook County, IL.
Has the Illinois Medical District data center been approved?
Not yet. It has been reported, but nothing has been formally filed.
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