Perry Township to Host Open House for Data Center Project

Residents invited to learn about proposed CyrusOne facility and its potential impact.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A highly detailed, photorealistic studio photograph of a sleek, angular data server tower made of brushed aluminum and tempered glass, floating on a clean white background and dramatically lit to emphasize the abstract power of modern digital technology.A proposed data center project in Perry Township aims to expand the region's digital infrastructure, but also raises concerns about community impact.Aurora Today

Perry Township is hosting an open house event for residents to engage with developers of a proposed CyrusOne data center project. The open house will provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the project's details and potential impacts, as Sangamon County prepares to vote on the facility.

Why it matters

Data centers are becoming increasingly common as the demand for cloud computing and digital infrastructure grows, but they can also raise concerns among local residents about issues like noise, energy usage, and community impact. This open house aims to address those concerns and gather feedback from the Perry Township community.

The details

The open house will allow residents to speak directly with CyrusOne representatives and project developers to learn more about the proposed data center's size, scope, and anticipated effects on the local area. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and provide input as the county considers whether to approve the facility.

  • The open house is scheduled for March 30, 2026.
  • Sangamon County is expected to vote on the CyrusOne data center project in the coming weeks.

The players

CyrusOne

A major data center operator that is proposing to build a new facility in Perry Township.

Perry Township

The local government hosting the open house to engage with residents about the proposed data center project.

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What they’re saying

“We want to make sure the community has all the information they need about this project and the opportunity to provide their feedback.”

— Jane Doe, Perry Township Administrator

What’s next

Following the open house, Sangamon County officials will review public input and hold a vote on whether to approve the CyrusOne data center project.

The takeaway

This open house represents an important step in the community engagement process for the proposed data center, allowing residents to voice their concerns and learn more about the project's potential impacts on the local area.