Chicago mayor proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers

Chicago's mayor and city council members propose a 12-month moratorium on new data center construction to study their environmental and utility impacts, aiming to develop a regulatory framework. The city currently hosts 39 data centers, and the move follows similar actions in other U.S. cities amid concerns over energy and water use. Some local officials and industry groups oppose the moratorium, citing economic benefits and potential delays.