Champaign County, Illinois is located in the central Illinois region, approximately 130 miles south of Chicago, and hosts significant data center activity due to its proximity to fiber optic networks and relatively lower real estate costs compared to major metropolitan areas.
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Fort Bliss Becomes the Borderland's Third Gigawatt Build in 18 Months
Champaign County, Illinois imposed a one-year moratorium on April 23 after county officials refused to disclose which companies were proposing 300-acre and 313-acre sites.