Data Center No Longer Coming to Pekin

Data Center no longer coming to Pekin – WMBD (Peoria)

Audience members applauded the announcement. Over the last several meetings, residents have raised concerns that the data center would cause noise pollution and raise electric bills.

Data Center no longer coming to Pekin

Mayor Mary Burress announced that the City of Pekin will not move forward with the proposed data center project due to concerns from residents about noise pollution and electricity prices.

Pekin’s mayor announces data center project will not move forward

Mayor Mary Burress' decision was greeted by cheers and applause from residents attending the city council meeting