Alert

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Spotlight

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
- Unit 1
- Unit 2
Byron
- Unit 1
- Unit 2
Clinton
Dresden
- Unit 2
- Unit 3
La Salle County
- Unit 1
- Unit 2
Quad Cities
- Unit 1
- Unit 2

Fuel Cycle Facilities

Honeywell – Metropolis, IL

Uranium Recovery Facilities

none

Operating Research and Test Reactors

none

Facilities Undergoing Decommissioning

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, February 21, 2025