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Illinois
NRC's Regional Office in Chicago (Region III) is responsible for carrying out the agency's duties in Illinois. Region II is responsible for the inspection of the nuclear fuel cycle facility. Illinois is an Agreement State.
More information about Illinois' role in ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials can be obtained from the NRC Office of State Program's Directory of State Regulations, Legislation, and Web Sites.
Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
- Braidwood
- Byron
- Clinton
- Dresden
- La Salle County
- Quad Cities
Fuel Cycle Facilities
- Honeywell – Metropolis, IL
Uranium Recovery Facilities
- none
Operating Research and Test Reactors
- none
Facilities Undergoing Decommissioning
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026