Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development. Harvest Public Media reports.

Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development. Harvest Public Media reports.

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WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

As people protest data centers across the Heartland, lawmakers rush to regulate development

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Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady said when it comes to the ongoing discussion of data centers, he’s looking ahead to the city’s next public hearing on the subject in late August. Bloomington is planning to take several months to develop regulations and plans for hyperscale data centers that use 5 or more megawatts of energy.

Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady said when it comes to the ongoing discussion of data centers, he&rsquo;s looking ahead to the city&rsquo;s next public hearing on the subject in late August.&nbsp;Bloomington is planning to take several months to develop regulations and plans for hyperscale data centers that use 5 or more megawatts of energy.

Bloomington Mayor checks in with peers on data centers

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From the legendary pocket monster known as Ogerpon on his hat, to the Croc charms of Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charizard on his shoes, a Bloomington boy proudly displays his love for Pokémon. The franchise first launched as a video game in 1996. In the 30 years since, it exploded in popularity. Now it can be found in various forms: plushies, toys, animes, movies and trading cards. That last category is where 9-year-old Owen Wheeler shines. Later in August, he will compete in the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

From the legendary pocket monster known as Ogerpon on his hat, to the Croc charms of Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charizard on his shoes, a Bloomington boy proudly displays his love for Pok&eacute;mon.&nbsp;The franchise first launched as a video game in 1996. In the 30 years since, it exploded in popularity. Now it can be found in various forms: plushies, toys, animes, movies and trading cards.&nbsp;That last category is where 9-year-old Owen Wheeler shines. Later in August, he will compete in the 2026 Pok&eacute;mon World Championships in San Francisco.

Bloomington 9-year-old to compete in 2026 Pokémon World Championships

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An Illinois State University alum who has remained in Central Illinois hopes July Fourth isn't the end of the conversation about America's 250th birthday.

An Illinois State University alum who has remained in Central Illinois hopes July Fourth isn't the end of the conversation about America's 250th birthday.

Short film 'Unfinished' prompts reflection on America at 250

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As people protest data centers across the Heartland, lawmakers rush to regulate development

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