City of Joliet Approves 795-Acre Data Center Proposal

The Joliet City Council has voted to approve the conditional annexation of land for a proposed data center campus. The data center would be built on 795 acres, making it the largest data center in Illinois.

The project would be built in phases, with up to 24 buildings. The developer has also committed up to $100 million to improve Joliet’s sidewalks, streets, and city services. The project is expected to create billions of dollars in property tax revenue over the next 30 years, as well as 700 new full-time jobs, and up to 10,000 construction jobs.

“This annexation agreement sets clear expectations for infrastructure, services, and community benefits while helping ensure the project moves forward in a responsible way,” said Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty. “It also delivers substantial new revenue for local taxing bodies and long-term financial benefits for the community.”