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Published August 24, 2026

The proposed state POWER Act would regulate data centers alongside local calls for pause in development, but data center opponents use AI company services and surveillance.

• Proposed POWER Act previewed at data centers discussion.
• Alderwoman, city push pause for QTS facility expansion and citywide.
• Data center opponents use AI company services and surveillance.

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Read more: Regulation, Slowdowns Target Data Centers, But Opponents Still Use AI

Published June 25, 2026

REJournals announced top local real estate projects at its annual awards, picking Karis Cold as the best industrial project on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

• Cold storage warehouse wins best industrial project on Southwest Side.
• REJournals announce winners at annual awards.
• Uniqueness of facility a factor in win, says Karis vice president.

Read more: Karis Cold Warehouse Wins Commercial Real Estate Award

Published June 24, 2026

The company owner of Veterans Logistics grew from a driver to managing 180 employees who service deliveries for the DHX5 warehouse in the McKinley Park neighborhood.

• The DHX5 warehouse in McKinley Park uses only third-party drivers.
• Veterans Logistics a partner since 2019.
• Company owner grows from driver to managing 180 employees.

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Published March 30, 2026

Karis Cold and DSI Inc. completed construction on their new warehouse, replacing the historic Continental Can Company building at South Ashland Avenue and West Pershing Road.

• Karis Cold and DSI Inc. complete warehouse construction.
• Design-build coordination required for state-of-the-art facility.
• Cold storage replaces derelict Continental Can Company building.

Read more: Class-Leading Cold Storage Opens for Business in McKinley Park

Published November 25, 2025

The last-mile warehouse in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is getting ready for peak season, as 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez submits legislation to regulate warehouse operations and labor.

• Last-mile warehouse in McKinley Park has been practicing for peak season.
• Submitted legislation from 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez would regulate warehouse operations, labor.
• Law would affect many neighborhood businesses, but still in draft status, alderwoman says.

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