Data Center Campus
Nexstar: Elk Grove Campus
Campus at a Glance
As of January 2026, the Nexstar/WGN data center project has expanded from its original 35-acre, three-building plan to a four-building campus utilizing a larger portion of the 102-acre transmitter site. The current specifications include two primary two-story facilities of approximately 334,000 and 339,000 square feet, a smaller 169,000-square-foot building, and a newly added fourth facility intended to bring the total campus footprint to over 1 million square feet.
While the original 2023 construction start was missed due to power availability issues, Elk Grove Village recently extended the groundbreaking deadline to September 30, 2027, and approved a new ComEd substation nearby to finally provide the necessary electrical capacity for the site.
Buildings
Sites on this Campus
| Site | Operator | Status | Operational | Building Size | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg1 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
Planned
|
— | — | 2028 |
| Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg2 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
Planned
|
— | — | 2030 |
| Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg3 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
Planned
|
— | — | 2031 |
| Nexstar: Elk Grove Bldg4 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
Planned
|
— | — | 2035 |
Map and Nearby Locations
Nexstar: Elk Grove Campus Power Growth Over Time
Campus Photos
Operating Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that stands at the forefront of local and national content production and distribution. With its extensive network of television stations and digital platforms, Nexstar delivers engaging news, sports, and entertainment content to millions of Americans daily.
The company owns and operates America's largest local television broadcasting group, comprising 200 owned or partner stations across 116 U.S. markets. This impressive network reaches an estimated 220 million viewers, solidifying Nexstar's position as a dominant force in local media. Additionally, Nexstar has expanded its national presence with the acquisition of The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, and the launch of NewsNation, a national news network dedicated to providing "News for All America."
Nexstar's media portfolio extends beyond traditional broadcasting. The company operates popular entertainment multicast networks such as Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and holds a significant 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. In the digital realm, Nexstar's assets, including local TV station websites, The Hill, and NewsNationNow.com, collectively rank among the Top 10 U.S. digital news and information properties.
With its business units producing over 310,000 hours of programming annually, Nexstar Media Group continues to shape the media landscape, delivering diverse and high-quality content across multiple platforms and reaching audiences nationwide.