Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Zoom
In April 2026, the Champaign County Board created a task force to study the impacts of large data centers operating in the county and to recommend updates to the county’s zoning ordinance. At that time, the County Board agreed to a one-year moratorium on the construction of large data centers, allowing additional time for study and ordinance review. That moratorium is scheduled to end in late April 2027.
Where does the process stand now? Andrew Rehn, Climate Policy Director at Prairie Rivers Network and a member of the Data Center Task Force, will discuss what a large data center could mean for Champaign County and how the latest proposed zoning regulations could mitigate or discourage the construction of large data centers locally. Join us for this timely discussion.
This free series focuses on current issues directly impacting our community. They are scheduled on the 4th Wednesday of each month (3rd Wednesday in November) and feature a local presenter followed by a discussion. See the 2026-27 schedule for dates, times, topics, and links to past program takeaways and specific YouTube recordings. Key takeaways from the September 23 KIL discussion on election security:
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October Voting InformationOctober Voting Information Events:
For more event information see the LWVCC Events Calendar. Champaign County Clerk Announcements: A ballot error for the 2026 Midterm General Election has been discovered. The County Clerk's office immediately addressed the issue. Those affected who vote by mail will receive a replacement ballot. Read more at the County Clerk's website and the press release at News & Announcements. An additional mail ballot drop box has been added in the Bennett Center lobby, 102 E. Main, Urbana. It's available whenever in-person voting is going on. Download the new Champaign County Poll Tracker! It provides access to voting resources such as voter portals, map to polling locations and drop boxes, and estimated wait time at polling locations. Sample ballots are now available for all registered voters on your Champaign County Voter Portal. 
Check Our Candidate Guide Before You Vote!The LWVCC Candidate Guide is your one-stop-shop for candidate and ballot information. Fill in your address in the section titled Personalized Voting Information and click Submit. The page returned will display what is on your ballot in the bottom portion. Click on "View Race" to learn about candidates for each office and referendum measures.
Candidates in federal, state, and county contested races have provided responses to our questions. You'll also find links to video recordings of candidate forums and interviews. 
You can also view the recordings on the LWVCC 2026 Midterm General Election playlist or listen to state and local candidate interviews at Illinois Public Media Election 2026. Contact Your Government OfficialsYou have the ability to influence national, state, and local officials because you have the home field advantage -- you vote for them! Learn how to contact YOUR officials |
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