This story was produced with support from the Lumpkin Family Foundation. The Lumpkin Family Foundation supports people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S.
In the early 2000s, Lori McKiernan worked in a data center outside Denver, Colorado, for a stint during her career with United Airlines. Two decades later, she’s leading an orga...
The data center proposal by CyrusOne is embroiled in a complex web of environmental, economic, and regulatory concerns. While the project promises temporary jobs during construction and long-term employment opportunities, the Coalition for Springfield's Utility Future raises valid questions about potential negative impacts on the local environment and community. Simultaneously, the Illinois POWER Act, which aims to regulate data centers in a manner that promotes clean energy and prevents cost sh...