SC 26 - Chicago brings industry professionals to Illinois on November 15, 2026, where DCWeeklyIntel tracks 81 active data center signals across the state. The market shows 48 operational facilities dominating the pipeline, with 10 projects in planning stages and 1 currently under construction. Another 22 signals remain unclassified in our tracking system. Attendees will encounter an established data center landscape with operational facilities representing 59% of tracked activity, while new development remains limited to 11 projects moving through early stages.
Data Center Projects Near SC 26 - Chicago
Illinois pipeline signal counts
Recent signals in Illinois
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.
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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