The Illinois Times has reported that Circuit Judge Adam Giganti dismissed a lawsuit Nov. 6 seeking a judicial review of the Sangamon County Board’s April approval of zoning to allow for construction of a hyperscale data center in Talkington Township.
The suit that was filed in July was originally filed against Sangamon County and the County Board by residents who live approximately a mile or less from the site. The filing, claiming procedural violations and unchecked environmental concerns, sought a new judicial review to overturn the county’s approval of the project.
Attorneys on behalf of the county, argued the complaint should be dismissed, hinging much of their argument on the fact that the board’s approval was “conditional” so requisite documents can be provided to the board following zoning approval.
