Bloomington Residents Object to Proposed Data Center Development

At a Bloomington City Council meeting, ten out of eleven residents expressed opposition to a potential data center on 375 acres near Ireland Grove Road and Abraham Road. Concerns were raised about the lack of transparency regarding the project's industry type, potential infrastructure strain, and limited job creation. City staff recommended approval of a development agreement to apply for a site readiness planning grant, indicating the area has potential for industrial park development. The council will revisit the matter at a future meeting.

Published Mar 24, 2026

During a Bloomington City Council meeting, ten residents voiced opposition to a proposed data center on 375 acres near Ireland Grove Road and Abraham Road. Concerns included insufficient job creation, infrastructure burden, and a lack of transparency regarding the types of industry planned for the site.

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City staff recommended approval of a development agreement to seek a site readiness planning grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The area is identified as having potential for industrial park development. The council will address the matter in a future meeting.