The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Northlake
Pro-Data Center Policies
Cook County’s enacted measure gives qualifying data-center projects a substantial property-tax reduction for 10 or 12 years, depending on the description; the longer benefit is limited to named projects that complete specified construction.
Rating and summary from Cook County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Northlake.
current law · City of NorthlakeEstablishes licensing and location requirements for data centers in Northlake.Illinois Northlake O-02-2026 (2026)
People behind it
- Alderman Patti
Proposed Ordinances O-01-2026 and O-03-2026.
- Alderman Contreras
Seconded Ordinance O-01-2026 and Ordinance O-02-2026.
- Alderman Straube
Proposed Ordinance O-02-2026.
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- Alderman Feldmann
Seconded Ordinance O-03-2026.
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Requires data centers to obtain a license under the city’s business and license regulations.
Imposes location requirements governing where data centers may be established or operated within Northlake.
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