Let’s Talk Data Centers: Our Water, Our Power, Our Communities

Data centers are rapidly expanding across Illinois, bringing new challenges for electricity, water, and infrastructure. As they grow, our communities seek clarity on their impacts on the local economy, public resources, energy prices, and environmental health. 🌍

Whether you're new to the topic or already engaged, this event offers a chance to learn, ask questions, and shape how we respond to the data center industry.

🔍 What do these developments mean for our water supply?
💡 How might they affect our energy grid and utility bills?
💰 Are there economic benefits or infrastructure upgrades these facilities might provide?

Join us for a discussion about data centers, their community impacts, regulatory frameworks, and necessary protections—both locally and statewide.

📍 Location: 11084 US Hwy 20 W, Galena, IL 61036 - Lower Level
🎤 Presenters:

• Scott Allen, Citizens’ Utility Board Energy Policy Specialist
• Jizelle Torres, Climate and Energy Program Assistant at Prairie Rivers Network
• Anthony Henson, Rural Energy Organizer at Prairie Rivers Network

After the presentations, there will be a Q&A session. We'll conclude the evening with next steps and community-informed actions. We hope to see you there!

✨ Event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County and co-hosted by Citizens Utility Board and Prairie Rivers Network.

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