ComEd to Construct Fourth Substation in Elk Grove Village with $3.6M Property Purchase
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Elk Grove Village trustees approved a $3.625 million agreement with ComEd for the purchase of village-owned property to construct a new electrical substation. This acquisition includes land from the VFW Post 9284, which is seeking a new location due to accessibility issues with its current building. Mayor Craig Johnson emphasized that the new substation will help meet growing power demands from local data centers, reducing the risk of blackouts.

Jan 15, 2026, 2:31 PM