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March 24, 2026

Big Joliet Data Center, What to See at C2E2, and Your Thoughts on Portillo’s

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Big Joliet Data Center, What to See at C2E2, and Your Thoughts on Portillo’s

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Joliet has approved a 795-acre data center project even as state lawmakers consider stricter regulations. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss Illinois’ great data center debate. They’ve also got tips for C2E2 this weekend, and you’ve got thoughts on Portillo’s, weather prep, and loose eggs.

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