Springfield police open real-time center using cameras and data

According to the department, the RTIC is designed to supplement, not replace, standard policing. Officials say it serves ...
Planet Detroit

Data center news: Northville, Springfield Township pass data center moratoriums

Northville and Springfield Township approve data center moratoriums, joining other Michigan communities taking similar steps ...
Detroit News

Springfield Twp. passes temporary data center moratorium

Springfield Township — As data center proposals emerge across southeast Michigan, one northern Oakland County community has placed a temporary moratorium on allowing them in its community. The ...
MyStateline.com

Illinois lawmakers urged to strengthen energy regulations for data centers

Illinois lawmakers are being urged to strengthen energy regulations amid a surge in data center development that is driving ...
The State Journal-Register

County board hears from all sides regarding proposed data center

The Sangamon County Board is considering a proposed data center near Lowder. It would add 100 permanent full-time jobs and temporary construction jobs. SPRINGFIELD -- Gary Schultz lives in the ...
Journal Star

Some Illinois cities view data centers as an economic boon, but residents fear bigger bills

The Midwest is a fast-growing hub for data centers, with companies seeking cheaper land outside of Chicagoland. Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA ...
The Lowell Sun

Data center proliferation driving up power needs

BOSTON — Power demand from U.S. data centers is expected to surge to 106 gigawatts by 2035, according to a new forecast, a spike that’s driven by growth in artificial intelligence and that may ...