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91Ó°ÊÓ Advances Air Traffic Control Excellence, Pursues Enhanced FAA Status
Published: June 8, 2026.
A recent WGN-TV Cover Story features its nationally recognized Air Traffic Control (ATC) program , which is preparing the next generation of controllers to address a nationwide workforce shortage. The segment showcases 91Ó°ÊÓ’ advanced simulation labs, [FULL ARTICLE

Local Impact of Aviation Industry Presented at White Oak Library
Published: April 12, 2026.
The history behind the 91Ó°ÊÓ Airport and the role aviation has played in the Romeoville community was recently presented at the White Oak Library District’s Romeoville branch. Drs. Ryan Phillips, Chair of the 91Ó°ÊÓ Aviation Department [FULL ARTICLE

FOX32 Chicago Shows 91Ó°ÊÓ Addressing Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Published: April 14, 2025.
FOX 32 Chicago recently highlighted the 91Ó°ÊÓ Air Traffic Control program in a Special Report, " 91Ó°ÊÓ Trains Future Air Traffic Controllers Amid Growing National Shortage ."  It pointed out a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers [FULL ARTICLE

91Ó°ÊÓ Partners with La Salle University, Expanding Aviation Education Opportunities
Published: February 18, 2025.
Demonstrating another strength of the Lasallian Global Network, 91Ó°ÊÓ is partnering with La Salle University to provide specialized aviation coursework for La Salle’s new Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration program , enrolling its [FULL ARTICLE

91Ó°ÊÓ Programs Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Safety
Published: December 2, 2024.
Students from 91Ó°ÊÓ's Aviation Maintenance , Occupational Therapy (OT) , and Exercise Science programs recently joined forces for a unique interdisciplinary experience designed to promote workplace safety and health. This initiative aimed to [FULL ARTICLE

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