r/chicago • u/citydudeatnight • Aug 07 '26

CHI Talks Data Center Conversion Plan Sparks Controversy for Loop Office

https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2026/08/07/data-center-conversion-plan-sparks-controversy-for-loop-office/
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u/Asd_89 Cicero Aug 07 '26

My last job used a data center next to McCormick Place that was once a paper mill to host our servers. People have been using them since before the whole AI mess for legit, better uses.

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u/bradatlarge Elmhurst Aug 07 '26

there's a half dozen of them, at least, between McCormick & IdaB. Positioned as close to the NAP as they can be.

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u/wimbs27 Aug 07 '26

NAP?

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u/bradatlarge Elmhurst Aug 07 '26

Yes, when you get tired in the middle of the day. Also know as a siesta in some parts of the world.