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º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 Lewis’ advanced simulation labs, [FULL ARTICLE] 

Local Impact of Aviation Industry Presented at White Oak Library
Published: April 12, 2026.
The history behind the º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø Aviation Department [FULL ARTICLE] 

FOX32 Chicago Shows º£½ÇÉçÇø Addressing Air Traffic Controller Shortage
Published: April 14, 2025.
FOX 32 Chicago recently highlighted the º£½ÇÉçÇø Air Traffic Control program in a Special Report, " º£½ÇÉçÇø Trains Future Air Traffic Controllers Amid Growing National Shortage ."  It pointed out a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers [FULL ARTICLE] 

º£½ÇÉçÇø Partners with La Salle University, Expanding Aviation Education Opportunities
Published: February 18, 2025.
Demonstrating another strength of the Lasallian Global Network, º£½ÇÉçÇø 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] 

º£½ÇÉçÇø Programs Collaborate to Enhance Workplace Safety
Published: December 2, 2024.
Students from º£½ÇÉçÇø'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]