When DICE - Chicago convenes on July 16, 2026, attendees will enter a state with 103 active data center signals tracked by DCWeeklyIntel. Illinois' data center landscape shows 48 operational facilities dominating the pipeline, with 29 projects in planning stages and minimal activity in permitting (1) and construction (2) phases. The concentration of operational sites versus limited near-term construction activity presents a market where established capacity far outweighs immediate new supply. Another 23 signals remain unclassified, suggesting additional activity that could reshape the state's data center footprint as attendees gather in Chicago.
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Data Center Projects Near DICE - Chicago
Illinois pipeline signal counts
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Planning
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Building
48
Operational
Recent signals in Illinois
Yorkville City Council Delays Data Center Zoning Vote in Illinois
Google· pre_permit
Yorkville City Council is delaying a vote on data center zoning, indicating potential new development interest in the area. The delay suggests officials are taking time to carefully consider the implications of allowing data center construction in their jurisdiction, which could signal either complex negotiations or community concerns about the proposed development.
Tract Enters Data Center Market in Greater Chicago, Illinois
TRACT· Greater Chicago, Illinois
FERC has approved a Transmission Service Agreement between ComEd and TRACT, advancing 1 GW of data center growth in Greater Chicago, Illinois. The approval enables TRACT to move forward with responsible data center development in the region. The project represents a significant power capacity commitment of 1,000 MW. GCs, subcontractors, and vendors should monitor TRACT's Greater Chicago pipeline for upcoming procurement opportunities tied to this large-scale buildout.
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