Microsoft Data Center - Hoffman Estates Operator not disclosed
Plum Farms Data Center Proposal
Operator not disclosed. Withdrawn
A developer sought to rezone the 186 acre Plum Farms property at Higgins Road and Route 59 in Hoffman Estates to manufacturing use for a possible data center. The site sits on the edge of the village, bordering South Barrington and Barrington Hills, and drew weeks of organized neighbor opposition. The developer withdrew its rezoning request on July 1, 2026 after state lawmakers failed to pass data center regulation and Governor Pritzker paused state incentives.
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- Status
- Withdrawn
- Operator
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hoffman Estates, Cook County, IL
- Size
- MW not reported, 186 acres
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- ComEd
- Last updated
- August 29, 2026
What happens next
This proposal will not move forward as filed, but the land it was proposed on can be proposed again under a new project. See other stopped projects.
Sources
- Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates, Capitol News Illinois, 2026-07-01
- Rezoning request for potential data center in Hoffman Estates withdrawn, The Barrington Hills Observer, 2026-07-01
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 Plum Farms data center?
It is in Hoffman Estates, Cook County, IL.
Has the Plum Farms data center been approved?
No. The developer withdrew the proposal.
How big is the Plum Farms data center?
Reported size: 186 acres.
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