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From uncertainty to vitality: The future of nuclear energy in Illinois
Nuclear is enjoying a bit of a resurgence. The momentum for reliable energy to support economic development around the country—specifically data centers and AI—remains strong, and strongly in favor of nuclear. And as feature coverage on the states in the January 2026 issue of Nuclear News made abundantly clear, many states now see nuclear as necessary to support rising electricity demand while maintaining a reliable grid and reaching decarbonization goals.
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Lawrence H. Heilbronn
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2018
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Dr. Kimberlee Jane Kearfott
2015
Bernadette Kirk
2014
Donald J. Dudziak
2013
J. Kenneth Shultis
2012
Richard E. Faw
2010
Nick Tsoulfanidis
2008
Enrico Sartori
2004
Robert W. Roussin
1997
Wilbur L. Bunch
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Norman M. Schaeffer
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Herbert Goldstein
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Arthur B. Chilton
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