Data Center Land Listing — Shorewood/Minooka (851 Acres)
S. County Line Rd & W. Shepley Rd area, Shorewood/Minooka border, IL
Summary
An 851-acre parcel straddling the Shorewood/Minooka border is being actively marketed for data center development by Cushman & Wakefield. No buyer or developer has been publicly identified.
The site sits adjacent to the Kendall Dynegy Power Generation Facility (1,256 MW) and dual 345KV transmission lines, making it one of the most power-advantaged raw land listings in the Chicago metro. Both the Village of Minooka and Village of Shorewood are described as supportive of data center use.
Key Facts
Total Acreage
Up to 851 acres (Shorewood/Minooka border)
Power Access
Dual 345KV transmission; potential "behind the meter" connection to Dynegy (1,256 MW)
Utility
ComEd — requires Cluster Study #4 application (window closed April 16, 2026)
Zoning Timeline
3–6 months estimated for zoning change and annexation
Fiber Access
Multiple long-haul providers via I-80 corridor (Zayo, Windstream, Arelion, and others)
Listing Broker
Cushman & Wakefield + Manges Realty
* Projected figures from Village of Minooka fact sheet.
Timeline of Events
2026
Land listed for sale — marketed to data center developers
Cushman & Wakefield / Manges Realty
Brochure version 8 published on minooka.com. Both villages noted as supportive of data center use.
April 16, 2026
ComEd Cluster Study #4 application window closes
ComEd
Any buyer pursuing grid power must have applied in Cluster Study #4 by this date.
Incentive Agreements
No incentive agreements recorded yet.
Documents Library
| Document | Type | Date | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood–Minooka Data Center Land Brochure v8 (Cushman & Wakefield) | Marketing Brochure | 2026 | Village of Minooka / Cushman & Wakefield | View → |
Resources & Coverage
Official marketing brochure for the 851-acre listing. Includes site map, fiber map, power details, and Greater Chicago data center context map. Hosted on the Village of Minooka's website.
Official Fact Sheet
