The Exelon Clinton Nuclear Power station passed a recent test to ensure enough power generation resources are available to meet demand in the region.

According to Brett Nauman, Communications Manager at the Power Plant, MISO is essentially a non-profit distributor of the power for Exelon Clinton Nuclear Power Station, along with hundreds of station's like Clinton's across the country.

While the power plant passed the results, Nauman indicates it does not change much in the future outlook of the power plant. He explains the plant continues to be unprofitable and without urgent action, the plant will have to be shut down.

Little movement is being made in Springfield. Nauman encourages sharing the message of the power station and it's impacts on the community with your neighbors AND your legislators. He feels the message is not resonating with those in Springfield.

Last week, Representative Bill Mitchell equated the 600 jobs at the plant to 15-thousand jobs in Chicago and called on Speaker Mike Madigan and the legislature to come together and pass legislation to keep Exelon in central Illinois.