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Illinois Governor Proposes Two-Year Tax Break Suspension for Data Centers

2/18/2026

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will propose a two-year suspension of tax incentives for data centers to address rising energy costs.
The plan addresses rapid data-center expansion and its impact on local resources, and Pritzker attributes some blame to the previous administration's policies.
Kady McFadden notes the move reflects the governor's awareness of data centers' unpopularity, and the proposal requires approval from Illinois' Democratic-led General Assembly.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will propose a two-year suspension of tax incentives for data centers to address rising energy costs.
The plan addresses rapid data-center expansion and its impact on local resources, and Pritzker attributes some blame to the previous administration's policies.
Kady McFadden notes the move reflects the governor's awareness of data centers' unpopularity, and the proposal requires approval from Illinois' Democratic-led General Assembly.