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Regulatory
City of Chicago · Cook County
Chicago mayor proposes a 12-month pause on new data centers
What changed
Mayor Brandon Johnson and supporting alderpersons proposed a 12-month moratorium while Chicago develops a comprehensive regulatory framework. The pause has been proposed but not enacted.
Changed Sep 23, 2026 96% confidence 1 public source
Why it matters
A temporary freeze in one of the country's largest data-center markets would materially change near-term entitlement and siting strategy.
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Introduced ordinance · committee hearing · exemptions · City Council vote