Logan County Residents Oppose $5B Data Center Proposed by Hut8 in Illinois
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Logan County residents are opposing a proposed $5 billion data center by Hut8 on a 250-acre site in Illinois, citing concerns over farmland loss, infrastructure strain, and the influence of big tech in their rural community. Led by local IT professional Kelly Cubberly, the initiative has garnered nearly 1,000 signatures to raise public awareness of the project, which is backed by investors including Meta and BlackRock.

Jan 8, 2026, 6:30 PM