Vistra Corp. plans to close three power plants in Illinois. These closures will affect 304 employees across the sites. The company cited economic, environmental, and regulatory factors. Layoffs will occur at Newton in October 2027, Kincaid in January 2028, and Baldwin in February 2028. Vistra will continue to inform employees and community stakeholders.
, Illinois
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/06/15/illinois-power-plants-to-be-shuttered-and-employees-to-lose-jobs/90554807007/