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Regulatory
Bloomington · McLean County
Bloomington continues hearing on proposed data-center zoning rules
What changed
At an October 16 special Planning Commission hearing, Bloomington took public testimony on draft data-center rules and continued the hearing to November 16 rather than adopting a recommendation. The draft remains proposed; the Commission is expected to deliberate before any City Council final action.
Changed Oct 16, 2026 94% confidence 2 public sources
Why it matters
The process will set the next local entitlement framework as Bloomington's temporary pause on larger data centers approaches expiration.
Watch next
November 16 continued hearing · Planning Commission recommendation · November 23 City Council consideration · moratorium expiry