Meet the Intern: Chance Nuernberger

Prairie State is excited to welcome Chance Nuernberger as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Chance is from Marissa, Illinois. He will return to Southwestern Illinois College this fall, where he is studying industrial electricity. He chose this major because of his longtime interest in how to do electrical work. Previously, Chance has worked in the warehouse at Zanders Sporting Goods. He… More

Meet the Intern: Chandler Rhodes

Prairie State is excited to welcome Chandler Rhodes as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Chandler is from Coulterville, Illinois. He is attending Southwestern Illinois College, where he studies industrial electricity. He chose this degree because he likes the risk involved in electrical work, and the field provides job security. Chandler has previously worked at Zanders Sporting Goods a… More

Meet the Intern: Tim Richardson

Prairie State is excited to welcome Tim Richardson as our Plant Maintenance Intern this summer. Tim is originally from Belleville, Illinois. He recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Industrial Technologies. He chose this path because of his interest in mechanics, design, and problem solving. Tim has previous work experience as the Maintenance Intern at Red Bud Industrie… More

Prairie State Awarded for Mine Reclamation Practices

At the end of February, Prairie State was honored with the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) National Mine Reclamation Award for the Jordan Grove facility. This award is given to one company annually. “Prairie State’s dedication to environmental protection through effective and efficient mining and reclamation practices at Jordan Grove is being recognized,” said Thomas L. Clarke… More

PSGC Employees Provide Life-Saving Donations

At the end of February, Prairie State Generating Company (PSGC) held their first blood drives of the year at the mine and power plant, where 63 units of blood were donated. These drives occur quarterly on campus. Looking back to 2020, PSGC employees donated a total of 244 units of blood, saving up to 732 lives. While the pandemic has certainly led to a shortage of nationwide blood donations, o… More