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Let's Talk Data Centers

WhenTuesday, September 22, 2026 · 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM
WhereCenter on Halsted, Chicago, US
Organizer@corkboard.at

Join a town hall in Chicago to discuss data center development and the POWER Act.

The Town Hall will include a panel presentation with expert speakers from the Illinoi Clean Jobs Coalition, breakout small group discussions, a Q&A portion with State Reps. Kelly Cassidy and Ann Williams, sponsors of the POWER Act, and a light meal provided. Register at bit.ly/LetsTalkDataCenters

The data center build out is being pushed by some of the biggest and most powerful corporations in the world, but it isn't inevitable, and it doesn't have to come at the expense of Illinois families. Participants in the event will discuss data center development in Illinois, the impacts on community members, and the policy solutions in the Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers (POWER) Act. The evening will wrap up with recommendations on how you can take action to help pass the bill this fall.

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