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A judge dismisses a lawsuit over Sangamon County's first hyperscale data center | First Listen

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  • The plaintiffs argued the county board failed to consider concerns about noise and use of water and electricity
  • The resolution before the Sangamon County Board tonight would prohibit restaurants and other food establishments from putting plasticware in to-go orders unless requested
  • The Sangamon County Mental Health Board has extended the application deadline for its vacant board position
  • A central Illinois Democratic leader says all across the country, his party benefited from frustration with Republicans and President Trump
  • Democrats flipped a seat in the Illinois state legislature in the Metro East and are leading in another
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