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More counties consider data center moratoriums | First Listen

By Sean Crawford

Published April 29, 2026 at 6:48 AM CDT

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First Listen for Weds. April 29, 2026:

- Morgan County has placed a six month moratorium on large scale data centers. Several counties have taken similar action or are considering it.

- The Illinois Accountability Commission is wrapping up its hearings.

- The SCHEELS Sports Park in Springfield held its official ribbon cutting Tuesday.

- A Springfield Southeast High School teacher has been named the 2026 Horace Mann District 186 Educator of the Year.