Here are the Illinois data centers on track for more than $650M in tax credits
Seven new data center projects became eligible for state tax credits in 2025
Statehouse ReporterBen joined CNI in November 2024 as a Statehouse reporter covering the General Assembly from Springfield and other events happening around state government. He previously covered Illinois government for The Daily Line following time in McHenry County with the Northwest Herald. Ben is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Springfield PAR program. He is a lifelong Illinois resident and is originally from Mundelein. Contact Ben
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