The Brief
- Elk Grove Village leaders defended data centers, saying social media misinformation has fueled concerns.
- Officials said the centers generate major tax revenue that helps fund local services and resident rebates.
- Some residents raised concerns about AI data centers’ energy use, incentives and limited job creation.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns.
What we know:
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a detailed presentation about the village’s history with data centers to convince residents they are not the enemy. He said the enemy is the false information spread on social media.…