Large, resource-intensive data centers have drawn increased public attention in recent years as their construction ramped up around the country. But in an urban environment like Chicago, data centers of all sizes can have a big impact.

Data centers are a hot topic in Illinois and around the country. Alongside more construction comes more public scrutiny.

The Citizens Utility Board is sounding the alarm on data centers’ growing demand on the electrical grid, saying Illinois consumers can expect higher electric bills.

Under the version approved, Chicago employers would have to give workers five sick days and five days of paid time off for any reason.