Residents in Northwest Indiana are fighting back against proposals to build two data centers in Hobart, with plans to rally and protest ahead of a council meeting on Wednesday.

"It's not good for us; it's not good for Hobart at all," said Alice Pawlowski, a longtime resident of 45 years. "It's going to change our landscape."

Pawlowski and others have been protesting for weeks saying their questions and concerns are not being addressed by the mayor and city council.

"We're a proud little community, but unfortunately we don't feel as though, you know, we're being listened to," said Hobart resident Jennifer Williams.

Two developers want to build two data centers along 61st Avenue, NBC Chicago has learned. One of them, Hobart Devco, is seeking approval for six two-story data buildings that

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