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January 2015
News from the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.
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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner is
scheduled for Saturday, January 31st at Clinton Country Club.
This year's event will feature The Murder Mystery Company as
they present Murder at the Masquerade...
“The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was
probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly
deceased at the Clinton Chamber's Annual Dinner. With a
mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may
be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer
is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party!
Attend the Clinton Chamber's Annual Dinner and help get this
soiree back on track by trading clues with our guests, gathering
information, and solving the crime before the masked menace
gets away! Get ready for an evening of mystery, intrigue and,
murder....”
For those interested in purchasing tickets, please contact the
Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 217-935-3364.
Clinton Chamber’s Gun Raffle
Tickets will go on sale January 31st
at the Annual Dinner!
(See insert in this issue of the Scoop newsletter)
What’s in the January Scoop?
Clinton Chamber’s Annual Dinner
Cover
Agri-Business Banquet / C.H. Moore Homestead
Page 2
Member Spotlight
Page 3
150% Club Members
Page 4
Illinois Clean Energy State Report on Nuclear Energy Page 5
Business Expo / Chamber Member Icon / Cable
Channel 13 Info / 2015 Mileage Rates
Page 6
Board of Directors / Chamber’s Calendar of Events
Page 7
Inserts, Inserts, Inserts! Please take some time to read about
your fellow member’s upcoming events! Thank you!
While the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau makes every effort
to provide accurate and complete information, various information follows that is via
a third party and should be used at your own discretion. Information is subject to
change without notice and if interested in any of the below information, you should
contact that group, business or organization directly.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Clinton Country Club
9530 Texas Church Road, Clinton, IL 61727
Social Hour - 5:00pm
Annual Meeting - 6:00pm
& Auction featuring Lance Schmid of
Lance Schmid Auctions
At 6:30pm, The Murder Mystery Company Presents
Murder at the Masquerade Dinner T heater
Chamber Members: $35.00 / person or $60.00 / couple
Special Rate for Table of Eight / $240.00
Non-Members: $45.00 / person or $80.00 / couple
Business Casual Attire / Masquerade Mask Included
Open to Clinton Chamber Members and the Public
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 2
Agri-Business
Banquet
Plans are underway for the
Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s
eighth annual Agri-Business
Banquet scheduled to take place
on Saturday, February 28, 2015
at The Copper and Brass Room.
For those who have attended in
the past, the evening promises
valuable marketing information
for today’s farming families.
Clinton
Chamber’s
Annual Dinner
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Clinton Country Club, 9530 Texas Church Road, Clinton
Social Hour - 5:00pm
Annual Meeting / Auction - 6:00pm
Dinner Theater - 6:30pm
Chamber Members: $35.00 / person or $60.00 / couple or
Special Rate for Table of Eight / $240.00
Non-Members: $45.00 / person or $80.00 / couple
Business Casual Attire / Masquerade Mask Included
Open to Clinton Chamber Members and the Public
C.H. MOORE HOMESTEAD
DEWITT COUNTY MUSEUM
News Announcement
The DeWitt County Museum Association Board of Directors
announced a change in museum management. As of January 1, 2015,
Joey Woolridge, who has served as Assistant Manager since 2013,
will become the Museum Director. Larry Buss, who has served as
Resident Manager since 1996, will be acting as Tour Director.
As a DeWitt County historian, Woolridge has written a weekly
column on DeWitt County History published by the Clinton Journal
for more than 20 years, served as president and vice president of the
Lincoln Heritage Committee of DeWitt County, is a current member
of the DeWitt County Genealogical Society, authored several of the
county’s Looking for Lincoln wayside exhibits, has had articles
published in Civil War Historian Magazine, identified and
documented burials at and created signage for the Woodlawn
Cemetery Civil War Soldiers Plot, was awarded the Studs Terkel
Humanities Service Award in 2009 by the Illinois Humanities
Council, was named Grand Marshal of the Clinton’s
Quartoseptcentennial Parade by the Clinton Celebration Association,
and has co-hosted numerous “Walk Through Woodlawn” cemetery
walks with Buss.
A native of DeWitt County, Buss signed on as Resident Manager
of the museum in 1996 bringing with him a love of history and 19
years of teaching experience. Over the years, Buss has been the face
of the museum, making numerous promotional appearances on
television and radio, making appearances as guest speaker for local
organizations, and portraying the museum’s namesake, C.H. Moore,
at special events. In recognition of his many years of work with the
museum and community involvement, Buss was named Grand
Marshal of the 2013 Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas
Parade. In 2014, Buss was recognized by the Central Illinois Tourism
Development Office when named a finalist for the Illinois Governor’s
Conference’s prestigious Lincoln Award.
As Museum Director, Woolridge will oversee the majority of the
museum’s operations. She stated, “Larry has done an outstanding
job managing the museum through the years. During the past year
and a half, it has truly been a pleasure serving as the Assistant
Manager of the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum.
Larry has been a wonderful mentor and as his assistant I have learned
a great deal and feel confident going forward. I also greatly
appreciate the guidance and support provided by the DeWitt County
Museum Association Board of Directors.”
Buss, who will continue his residency and employment at the
museum, stated, “My time as Resident
Manager for the DeWitt County Museum
has been a joy; not a job. I have been
fortunate to have been associated with
some of the best people in DeWitt County
for the past 19 years. I will cherish every
memory and look forward to making
more in the years to come as Tour
Director. My wish is that the community
continues to support Joey and the
museum as they have supported me.”
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 3
Clinton Chamber
Member Spotlight
We’re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
members who have renewed their dues during the month of December, 2014.
Thank you for your continued support!
Calvert Funeral Homes
217-935-3166
Save Moore Tax & Accounting Services
217-935-8490
Drs. England & Degrauwe, DMD, PC
217-935-5397
Eagles - F.O.E. #593
217-935-2703
Walker Tire & Exhaust
217-935-8923
Burton Heating & Cooling, Inc.
217-935-2005
McDonald’s Restaurant of Clinton
217-935-8522
Wilson Chrysler - Jeep, Inc.
217-935-3131 or Sales at 888-629-5792
Sav-Mor Pharmacy
217-935-0315
Clinton Journal
217-935-3171
Nelson Excavating
217-935-2367
Miller Container
217-935-8361
Workforce Investment Solutions
217-872-5870
Kenney Civic League
217-944-2433
Prairie Signs
309-452-0463
EMC Photography
217-542-1602
Clinton Community YMCA
217-935-8307
Walmart of Clinton
217-935-9586
Vespasian Warner Public Library District
217-935-5174
DeWitt County Human Resource Center
217-935-9496
DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department
217-935-3427
Marco, NPK
217-935-2178
Exelon Generation / Clinton Power Station
217-937-4205
Richland Community College
217- 875-7200 or 217-935-6791 Clinton Campus
Baum Chevrolet
217-935-3156 or Sales at 217-731-4139
Groovy Graffiti Custom Embroidery & More
217-935-2800
United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois
217-422-8537
Dr. John Warner Hospital
217-935-9571
DeWitt County Farm Bureau
217-935-2126
Big “D” Food & Liquor
217- 935-2443
Covenant Animal Clinic
217-935-2378
Martin Auction Company
217-935-3245
Douglas Dodge
217-935-2144 or Sales at 866-408-8606
Ace Hardware
217-935-9491
AmVets Post #14
217-935-3551 or 217-413-7960
Grimsley’s Flowers
217-935-2197 or 800-GFS-1918
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 4
Advanced Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Website: www.advancedmechanicalsolutionsinc.com
Phone: 217-521-7310
DOVE, Inc. of DeWitt County
Website: www.doveinc.org
Phone: 217-935-6619
Atabyte Hosting
Exelon Nuclear / Clinton Power Station
Website: http://bclark6444.avonrepresentative.com
Phone: 217-935-6444
Website: www.facebook.com/1stIntegrityHI
Phone: 217-358-4050
Website: www.calvertmemorial.com
Phone: 217-935-3166
Website: www.monsanto.com
Phone: 309-928-9445
Website: https://www.atabyte.net
Phone: 217-731-4766
Avon - Betty Clark
Calvert Funeral Homes
Clintonia Eagle Theater
Website: www.eagletheater.net
Phone: 217-935-8881 or Movie Line 217-935-7500
Cross Brothers Implement, Inc.
Website: www.crossbrothers.com
Phone: 217-935-8558
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Website: www.exeloncorp.com
Phone: 217-937-4205
1st Integrity Home Inspections
Monsanto Company
Neighborhood Laundry
201 East Main Street, Clinton, IL 61727
Peterson Insurance Services, Inc.
Website: www.petersoninsuranceciag.com
Phone: 217-935-6605 or Toll Free 877-935-6605
Rapha Technologies
Website: www.raphatechnologies.com
Phone: 217-731-1008
SERVPRO of Clinton
Phone: 217-935-2992
Toll Free 855-935-2992
Sunset Inn & Suites
Website: www.sunsetinnandsuites.com
Phone: 217-935-4140
Woods Photography Studio
Website: woodsstudio.com
Phone: 217-935-5527
CLUB CLUB
What is the 150% Club?
Renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate and you will receive additional advertising!
In addition to the member benefits offered to all Chamber members, 150% Club members receive the following:
150%
CLUB
- 1 Extra Chamber Scoop On-Line Newsletter Insert (Value $50)
- 1 Month Free Cable Advertising (Value $80)
(For current monthly advertising clients, this is in addition to your existing agreement.)
- Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop On-Line Newsletter
- Banner Advertisement on the Chamber Website Homepage (Value $150)
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To learn more about this great opportunity to increase your
advertising and enhance your support of the Chamber, contact the Chamber office at 217-935-3364.
Want to know more about the 150% Club? Contact the Clinton Chamber office at 217-935-3364.
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 5
llinois Clean Energy Coalition finds state report on nuclear power validates
industry’s key role in the state’s environmental and economic future
State Agencies find that possible closing of nuclear plants would cost billions to the
economy and add millions of tons of carbon pollution
Chicago, Illinois—January 8, 2015—A new state report on the impacts of nuclear power on Illinois shows the
industry creates enormous environmental and economic benefits to the state. The report underscores that nuclear
energy helps power the Illinois economy on many fronts and is a clean, reliable source that is vital to meeting
emission reduction goals.
The state report shows that premature closure of the Byron, Quad Cities and Clinton plants would cost Illinois
$1.8 billion in annual economic activity, almost 8,000 jobs and increase energy costs by as much as 16%.
Furthermore, the Illinois EPA finds that the societal costs of the resulting increased air pollution from closing
the nuclear plants would exceed $18 billion.
The Illinois General Assembly, in 2014, passed HR 1146 which required state agencies to conduct an
assessment of how the state’s nuclear plants contributed to these priority goals in our energy sector. The results
are clear.
According to an analysis prepared for the Illinois Clean Energy Coalition by SIU Emeritus Professor of
Economics Stanford Levin, PhD. (See Insert in this Newsletter), “the report demonstrates the importance to
Illinois and its environment of the six operating nuclear power plants in the state and the reasons to prevent the
premature closing of any of these plants.” Professor Levin specifically cites the state’s findings that closing
even one nuclear plant would decrease the reliability and increase the cost of electricity in Illinois. He also notes
the Illinois EPA findings that electricity lost from nuclear plant closings, “would will need to be replaced, at
least in part, by fossil fuel plants that generate carbon emissions.” This supports the findings of the Illinois
Clean Energy Coalition study of 2014 that analyzed the carbon emissions saved by nuclear power.
www.ilcleanenergy.org
The Illinois Clean Energy Coalition encourages everyone interested in the twin goals of an improved environment and a growing economy, to review the findings of the state report to support the continued operation of
Illinois nuclear power fleet.
~ Copied with permission from Illinois Clean Energy Coalition · 510 Meadow Road · Winnetka, IL 60093 · USA
http://www.icc.illinois.gov/electricity/hr1146.aspx
The Illinois Clean Energy Coalition, launched in 2012, is a group of business
leaders, policy experts, local officials and interested citizens who support the
common-sense pursuit of a cleaner environment and a reliable, safe and
cost-effective energy market. Learn more at www.ilcleanenergy.org
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 6
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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business
Expo is scheduled to take place at Clinton High School on
Wednesday, April 1, 2015, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. ( This is not
an April Fool’s joke!) This year’s expo is a great opportunity
for provides businesses, groups and organizations to present
their goods, services, and objectives to the public. Any
Chamber member wishing to serve on the Business Expo
Committee is encouraged to contact the Chamber office. We
are always looking for new ideas and fresh input. The planning
committee will be getting together soon!
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2015 Mileage Rates
Beginning on January 1, 2015, the standard mileage rates for
the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be:
- 57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven,
up from 56 cents in 2014
- 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes,
down half a cent from 2014
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable
organizations
Go to www.irs.gov for more detailed information.
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The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
is proud of all of our members. We hope that you presently
display your Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Bureau member cling and plaque. By doing so, you are
promoting our business community and informing your
customers that you are an upstanding business that adheres to
the Chamber’s standards. In the event that you need a new cling,
please give us a call and we’ll supply you with a new one.
Another way for members to let current and prospective
customers know that they are a member of the
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce is to place an electronic
“Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Member” icon on their
website. Please call the Chamber office and we’ll e-mail the
instructions for you and/or your webmaster.
Clinton’s
Cable
Channel 13
Cable Channel 13 is Clinton’s one-stop, 24/7 information hub!
Residents of Clinton frequently view Channel 13 for various
information such as:
Clinton School Lunch Menus
Peace Meal Menus
DeWitt County Friendship Center Activities
Upcoming Community Events
Help Wanted or Rummage Sale Ads
Merchant’s Specials, Sales & Event Information
Clinton Chamber of Commerce Events
Are you utilizing the ever-popular Cable Channel 13 to meet
your advertising needs? Let the Clinton Area Chamber of
Commerce become your partner in advertising! We will help
promote your business by offering a special discounted annual
rate for advertising on Clinton’s Cable Channel 13! If you sign
up for one year of advertising by January 31, 2015, your ad will
begin running within hours - not days.
Our staff is here to meet members needs. We will design
your ad and, once approved by you, it will run on a continuous
loop, 24/7/365 on Cable Channel 13. Revisions can be made
monthly. What a deal! Please contact the Chamber office for
rates and options. We look forward to promoting you on Cable
Channel 13 in 2015!
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - Page 7
2015 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dexter Peterson, Chamber President
Peterson Insurance Services, Inc.
Ryan Utterback, Chamber Vice-President
Utterback Real Estate
Kevin Myers, Chamber Treasurer
Chastain & Associates
Ed Cicenas
EMC Photography
Jason Frantz
Jason Frantz / State Farm Insurance
Allison Shuppara
Clinton Higher Education Center
Richland Community College
Janell Baum Thomas
Baum Chevrolet
Stephanie Torbert
DeWitt Savings Bank
Karissa West
West Innovations, Inc.
Chamber Staff
Marian Brisard, Executive Director
Gabe Goldsmith, Office Assistant / Tourism
WELCOME
New Board of Directors
Each year, Chamber members elect three new board members.
The ballots have been cast and tallied and the results are in. The
incoming board members will be Allison Shuppara with
Richland Community College Clinton Higher Education
Center, Janell Baum Thomas with Baum Chevrolet, and
Stephanie Torbert with DeWitt Savings Bank. Welcome!
Thank You
For Your Service
As we look to the future, we would like to thank three members
of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors who
are leaving office. We sincerely thank Randal J. Miller
of WHOW The Big 1520AM / WEZC 95.9FM /
dewittdailynews.com, Amanda Ferguson of The Loft, and
Vicki Morrow of State Bank of Lincoln for their dedication and
service. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce continues to be a
strong organization, thanks to the commitment, dedication and
guidance of our board members.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
New Chamber Members
Welcome
Appliance Repair Solution
Shawn Milton
521 N. Linden Street, Clinton, IL 61727
Phone: 217-519-2909
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.a-rsolution.com
Category: Appliance Repair, HVAC & Refrigeration
Friend of the Chamber
Tonya Kaberna, Wapella, IL 61777
Email: [email protected]
Lincoln Heritage of DeWItt County Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2015 @ 2:00pm New Members Welcome!
Clinton Chamber of Commerce office
Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2015 @ 4:00pm New Members Welcome!
Clinton Chamber of Commerce office
Chamber’s January Board Meeting
January 26, 2015 • 5:00pm • Clinton Chamber of Commerce office
If you wish to be on the agenda, please call 217-935-3364.
Clinton Chamber’s Annual Dinner
January 31, 2015 • Clinton Country Club
Looking Ahead to next month
Chamber’s February Board Meeting
February 23, 2015 • 5:00pm • Clinton Chamber of Commerce office
Clinton Chamber’s Agri-Business Banquet
February 28, 2015 • The Copper & Brass Room
Clinton Chamber’s Business Expo
April 1, 2015 • Clinton High School
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mike Jones
205-432-8959
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Seeks Local Entrepreneur to Own
and Operate Sears Hometown Store in Clinton
Clinton, IL (January 5th) — Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) is
providing Clinton area investors the opportunity to own and operate their own Sears Hometown
Store.
"We're looking for a highly-motivated member of the Clinton community who wants to operate a
successful business and is customer-service oriented," said Mike Jones, Regional Development
Manager for Sears Hometown Stores. "This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated
individual to participate in the growth of one of America's hottest retailers."
Sears Hometown Stores typically occupy between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet of space and
offer a wide-selection of top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®,
Whirlpool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®, plus a large assortment of lawn and garden
equipment, Craftsman® tools, fitness equipment and mattresses, at guaranteed lowest prices,
by the Company’s price match policy. Through in-store kiosks, Sears Hometown Stores are able
to offer the local community the full breadth of selection available on Sears.com. Local repair
service is offered as well as product protection agreements and the promise of "Satisfaction
Guaranteed or Your Money Back."
"With the top national brands at guaranteed lowest prices, we want the new Sears Hometown
Store to be the first choice for consumers in Clinton for all of their needs around the home and
for access to all the brands for which Sears is known," said William Powell, Senior Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. "We believe
our program is a winner for everyone involved. The owner has a chance to build a successful
business, our customers can shop closer to home and our brand reconnects with local
consumers."
The local owner is responsible for start-up and on-going operating expenses associated with the
store, including: building or leasing a facility, providing in-store fixtures, hiring and training
employees, payroll and insurance. If you are the owner of retail area commercial real estate with
between 8,000-10,000 square feet, we would like to talk to you. The Sears Authorized
Hometown Store Program is not considered a franchise program because Sears does not
require an individual to purchase inventory or pay an annual licensing fee. The stores are
supported by the Sears retail network, which includes providing all inventory, advertising, pointof-sale computer systems, delivery, support and training.
Since 1993, Sears has helped entrepreneurs successfully open Sears Hometown Stores in all
50 states. The new store in Clinton will be one of 28 to operate in the state of Illinois.
For additional information, please contact Mike Jones, Regional Development Manager for
Sears Hometown Stores, at 205-432-8959 or visit www.ownasearsstore.com.
About Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) is a national retailer primarily
focused on selling home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools and hardware. As of
November 1, 2014, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its dealers and franchisees
operated 1,257 stores across all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In addition to
merchandise, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. provide consumers with access to a full
suite of services, including home delivery, installation and extended service contracts.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. operates through two segments—the Sears Hometown
and Hardware segment and the Sears Outlet segment. The Sears Hometown and Hardware
segment’s stores are designed to provide customers with in-store and online access to a wide
selection of national brands of home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, sporting
goods and household goods, depending on the particular store. The Sears Outlet stores are
designed to provide customers with in-store and online access to purchase new, one-of-a-kind,
out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked and scratched and
dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home
appliances, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools and lawn and garden equipment at prices
that are significantly lower than manufacturers’ suggested list prices.
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Department of Economics and Finance
Stanford L. Levin
Emeritus Professor of Economics
On January 7, 2015, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity released a consolidated report dated January 5, 2015, “Potential Nuclear Power Plant Closings in Illinois: Impacts and Market-Based Solutions,” in response to Resolution 1146 in the Illinois General Assembly. Taken in its entirety, the report demonstrates the importance to Illinois
and its environment of the six operating nuclear power plants in the state and the reasons to prevent
the premature closing of any of these plants. Following is a summary of the key points and
concepts contained in the four main sections of the report.
Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)
Nuclear power plants in Illinois may close prematurely because the wholesale market for electricity
in Illinois does not adequately recognize the zero emissions, almost always available nature of
nuclear power. The ICC report quantifies the significant increase in wholesale electricity cost that
will result in retail price increases for Illinois residents and businesses as a consequence of the
closing of any Illinois nuclear power plants. For the ComEd Zone of PJM, closing any single
nuclear power plant would cause its wholesale electricity cost to increase in the first year from .3%
to 6.8%. Closing the Byron, Quad Cities, and Clinton nuclear power plants would cause the
wholesale electricity cost for the ComEd Zone of PJM to increase in the first year by 8.1% to 9.9%.
This translates into a wholesale cost increase of $307-437 million. Wholesale costs in the entire
state would increase by as much as 11.9%. Closing only the Clinton nuclear power plant would
cause the wholesale electricity cost for Ameren Illinois in the first year to increase by 1.2% to
2.7%. These wholesale cost increases for the ComEd Zone and Ameren Illinois would cause
residential and retail prices to increase while at the same time the ICC notes that these nuclear plant
closings would reduce the reliability of the electric transmission grid.
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
The IPA analyzes various scenarios regarding the premature closing of the Byron, Quad Cities, and
Clinton nuclear power plants and shows that in most cases electric system reliability would be
reduced as a result, with more days in which the daily peak demand exceeds the available capacity.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
One important advantage of nuclear power plants is that they generate electricity with zero carbon
emissions. The IEPA recognizes that any nuclear power plants that are closed will need to be
replaced, at least in part, by fossil fuel plants that generate carbon emissions. Under various
replacement scenarios, the IEPA estimates that the cost of additional carbon emissions to society
from the closing of one, two, or three of the Byron, Quad Cities, and Clinton nuclear power plants
in the decade from 2020-2029 would be significant, ranging from $2.5 to $18.6 billion.
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Mail to: PMB 110, 9648 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63132 PHONE 618 / 531-5984 FAX 314 / 997-0605 e-mail: [email protected]
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
The DCEO clearly recognizes the importance of nuclear power when they state that “Illinois’ continued success depends on maintaining low and stable electricity prices – and those low and
stable prices depend on the continued operation of all nuclear generating stations located in Illinois
(p. 125).” The risk of premature nuclear plant closings results from prices in the wholesale market
that are too low to recognize the value of nuclear power. For example, the DCEO observes that
“nuclear power plant operators do not receive adequate incentives for the nearly uninterrupted flow of power that they provide – even though it was nuclear power plants like those in Illinois that
prevented blackouts during last winter’s polar vortex (p. 125).” Furthermore, the DCEO
recognizes that “(t)he negative economic impacts resulting from the early retirement of Byron, Clinton, and Quad Cities nuclear generating stations are considerable (p. 125).”
The final section of the report presents five market-based solutions designed to address the issues
identified in the report. These solutions are described, but the report does not make any
recommendations.
Rely on existing external or state-level initiatives, particularly initiatives to reduce carbon
dioxide emissions, which will increase electricity prices
Implement a cap and trade mechanism for carbon dioxide emissions
Implement a carbon tax
Put in place a low carbon portfolio standard or a clean energy standard that would require
wholesale purchasers of electricity to obtain specified percentages of their electricity from
zero or low carbon sources
Adopting a sustainable power planning standard that would include goals for reducing
carbon dioxide emissions
The report recognizes that solutions to keep all of Illinois’ nuclear power plants operating will require some government or regulatory action. “Illinois energy policy may not be able to address
potential [nuclear] plant closures and new environmental rules without legislative action. For
example, the Illinois Renewable Portfolio standard is not functioning as well as intended. The
restructured [electricity] market further impedes certain solutions such as traditional in-state
preferences. Energy efficiency programs are constrained by rate impact caps that overvalue short
term costs at the expense of long term benefits. Energy storage is an emerging technology not
currently addressed by policies in Illinois. Current levels of Illinois worker retraining programs
will not be able to absorb shifts in generation trends and minority participation in the green
economy is not keeping pace with expansion of this sector. Finally, Illinois does not have a
meaningful market mechanism to address carbon reductions (p. 4).”
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coverage options and how to enroll by joining us:
JOIN US HERE TO
LEARN MORE AND
ENROLL:
TO ENROLL, IT MAY
HELP APPLICANTS TO
BRING THE FOLLOWING:
WHERE: Dr. John Warner Rural Health Clinic
Conference Rooms
422 West White Street
Clinton, IL 61727
FULL NAMES AND BIRTH DATES for any
family member enrolling
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS for any
family member applying, if they have one
DATE: Monday, January 12, 2015
PROOF OF ILLINOIS RESIDENCY like
a State of Illinois driver’s license
TIME: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
CONTACT: Amanda Kozar (217-685-6312)
EMPLOYER AND INCOME INFORMATION
like paycheck stubs, W-2 forms or other
information about your family’s income
Get Connected:
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoveredIllinois
To learn more about the Marketplace, visit
GetCoveredIllinois.gov or call (866) 311-1119 today.
This event is sponsored by Get Covered Illinois, Dr. John Warner
Hospital, PACE Center for Independent Living, and the Campaign
for Better Health Care.
310 N. Quincy St.
(217) 935-5174 phone
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-4425 fax
Children’s Programs
Snowy StoryTime
Monday, January 12th
10:30 – 11:00
For 3-, 4- and 5- year olds
We will have stories and crafts.
Please sign up at the Children’s Room desk or by calling (217)935-5174
Starfish, Jellyfish, & Dear Fish
Saturday, January 17th
1:30 – 2:30
For Kindergarten – 5th graders
Stories and Crafts for a Saturday afternoon
Please sign up at the Children’s Room desk
or by calling (217)935-5174
Farm Bingo! Space Bingo! Zoo Bingo!
Thursday, January 22nd
3:40 – 4:30
Students of all ages are welcome to come and play.
This event will be held in the Activity Room. You don’t have to preregister.
Pizza Pie!
Thursday, January 29th
3:40 – 4:30
For Kindergarten – 5th graders
Stories and a Craft (and perhaps a bite to eat!)
You can sign up in the Children’s Room or by calling (217)935-5174
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 8, 2015
No. 15-027
Contact:
Lisa Gregory
(217) 875-7211, Ext. 2480
[email protected]
Real Estate Transactions
The Continuing and Professional Education Division at Richland
Community College will offer the 90-hour class to become a real
estate agent now referred to as Broker. This 90-hour class is held
on Tuesdays, 4 Thursdays and 7 Saturdays beginning Tuesday,
January 27, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $500
and includes textbooks.
To register or to receive more information, contact the
Continuing and Professional Education Division at Richland
Community College at (217) 875-7211, Ext. 265.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Annual Dinner 2015
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Clinton Country Club
9530 Texas Church Road, Clinton, IL 61727
Social Hour - 5:00pm
Annual Meeting - 6:00pm
Auction featuring Lance Schmid of Lance Schmid Auctions
At 6:30pm, The Murder Mystery Company Presents
Murder at the Masquerade Dinner Theater
Chamber Members: $35.00 / person or $60.00 / couple
Special Rate for Table of Eight / $240.00
Non-Members: $45.00 / person or $80.00 / couple
Business Casual Attire / Masquerade Mask Included
Open to Clinton Chamber Members and the Public
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITT
www.clintonilchamber.com • e-mail: [email protected]
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism Bureau
GUN RAFFLE
for a
Blackhawk 357 Magnum 4-5/8 SS
or $500.00 CASH
FFL Services provided by Lance Schmid Auctions
Tickets will be sold beginning January 31, 2015 at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner
through June 23, 2015 where the winner will be drawn at the Chamber’s Golf Outing.
Tickets: $20.00 Each
Tickets available @ Clinton Chamber of Commerce
WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITT
www.clintonilchamber.com • e-mail: [email protected]
The Walking Dead Live
Watch The Walking Dead on the BIG
SCREEN at the Clintonia Eagle Theater!
13 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL 61727
February 8, 2015
7:00pm “Coda”
Episode #59 from November 30 AND
at 8:00pm
Episode #60, Midseason Premiere
Limited Number of Tickets Available
at Clinton Chamber of Commerce
$10.00 / person*
*Admission to event, Doorprize Ticket & Soft Drink
Sponsored by
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
INFO: 217-935-3364
BUSINESS EXPO
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CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& TOURISM BUREAU
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Clinton High School Gym
1200 Highway 54 West, Clinton, IL
100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITT (toll free)
www.clintonilchamber.com • e-mail: [email protected]