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David Chen
David Chen
Senior Reporter · Normal, IL
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, David has over a decade of experience covering local businesses and economic trends. He previously worked for NPR Illinois and has a knack for translating complex economic data into relatable stories that resonate with the Bloomington community.
More from David →Senior Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM · 1 min read
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) – Last month, the Village of Mahomet ended talks with an energy company that approached it about bringing a data center to the area after the idea was met with opposition from the community. Those against the possible data center rose concerns about how it would affect the environment, including the Mahomet [...]
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