2019 Holiday Drive

2019 Holiday Drive

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Prairie State’s 12th annual holiday drive was a success! This year, employees from across campus donated gifts of clothing and toys to support 255 children in need throughout Bond, Clinton, Marion, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington counties. We give thanks for the selfless efforts of all those who participated in this year’s holiday drive. More

Prairie State Helps Bring New Technology to Local School

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Prairie State is committed to giving back to our community. Our company’s modest charitable contributions program focuses on aiding local youth organizations, promoting economic development and enhancing environmental stewardship. One of our sponsored organizations hits a little closer to home for us. Located in Marissa, School District #40 provides K-12 education for over 550 students. Many … More
2019 PSGC Scholarship Program

2019 PSGC Scholarship Program

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On July 17, 2019, the Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to children of PSGC employees through its annual scholarship program. The winners were Maggie Bauman, Jeremy Graves, Ali Joyner, Sophie Laughlin, Tyler Restoff, Sam Tidwell, and Gabe Tisdale. The seven were chosen from a field of applicants based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, wor… More
Prairie State Employees Teach Junior Achievement

Prairie State Employees Teach Junior Achievement

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The Junior Achievement (JA) program partners businesses with local schools to educate students on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and personal finance. Each year, Prairie State brings this interactive program to students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Okawville Grade School.   Last week, Prairie State volunteers brought JA in a Day to students at Okawville Grade School for the n… More
2019 PSGC Lobby Day

2019 PSGC Lobby Day

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On Tuesday, April 9, Prairie State held its first lobby day in Springfield, Illinois! Prairie State employees, representatives from our Illinois member communities, and representatives from our local labor unions joined together in our state capitol to speak with senators and representatives about how potential changes in Illinois energy policy would affect Prairie State. This lobby day gave us… More