DeWitt County Sheriff Jered Shofner says the loss of Exelon would mean painful decisions for his department.

Sheriff Shofner indicates the power plant contributes a great deal to the their yearly budget and it add to the cuts they've made in recent years.

Despite the possibility the plant closes, Sheriff Shofner indicates they maintain a strong relationship with the folks at the power plant and they continue to work with them in the latest ways to keep the plant safe.

According to Sheriff Shofner, there is the possibility personnel could be cut in the event of the loss of the power plant. He indicates that is something he is committed to making a last priority, but so much of their budget goes towards personnel.

Last week, Sheriff Shofner blasted a piece of legislation that would make it much more difficult for law enforcement to keep the public safe from drugged drivers.

He feels there was clearly an effort put into that legislation, he calls it frustrating there was time and effort put into bad legislation but the dysfunction in Springfield can't come together to form good legislation to keep the power plant open.