Joliet Data Center Campus
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Joliet, Illinois, United States
Source: FOX 32 Chicago
A massive data center campus proposed to be built on 795 acres of farmland on Joliet's east side, making it the largest data center in Illinois. The project will be built in phases with up to 24 buildings, requiring large amounts of water for cooling and electricity for digital storage and AI functions. The first building is expected to be constructed in 2028. The project is expected to bring bill
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- FOX 32 Chicago
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A massive data center campus proposed to be built on 795 acres of farmland on Joliet's east side, making it the largest data center in Illinois. The project will be built in phases with up to 24 buildings, requiring large amounts of water for cooling and electricity for digital storage and AI functions. The first building is expected to be constructed in 2028. The project is expected to bring billions in property tax revenue over 30 years, 700 new full-time jobs, and up to 10,000 construction jobs. |
Original sector | Technology |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Joliet |
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Source | FOX 32 Chicago |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-22 |
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