ÂÜÀòÉç Plans to Reopen Friday, April 19
Update: 8:00 am, Friday, April 19
ÂÜÀòÉç is open and classes have resumed.
Update: 4:30 pm, Thursday, April 18
ÂÜÀòÉç plans to be open Friday, April 19, for classes and other activities at all locations, and all University offices will be open. The University’s Emergency Management Team said the Chicago campus experienced minor flood damage. Cleanup has begun in buildings that took on water.
The University is advising students and employees of the following area traffic concerns:
- Cars parked on streets along the Chicago River are being towed and relocated to the Salvation Army parking lot, 5040 N. Pulaski Road.
- Sandbags are being placed on streets adjacent to the Chicago River.
- A portion of Foster Avenue has been closed near Pulaski Road.
Please use caution when traveling to and from the University for classes tomorrow.
Update: 11:00 am, Thursday, April 18
The ÂÜÀòÉç Emergency Management Team closed the Chicago campus April 18, canceling daytime and evening classes, plus other activities, because of area flooding. Students, faculty, and staff were informed via text and email messages earlier today.
The University community was advised to follow for further updates and information.
The Emergency Management Team determined that high water around the campus made it advisable to close so students and employees could avoid flood dangers. Students who are on campus should use caution when approaching the North Branch of the Chicago River, and any standing water.
For students at the campus today, please note the following announcements:
- Helwig Recreation Center is open and observing normal hours.
- ARA, Aramark food service, is serving meals in the cafeteria.
- The Library will be open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.
In addition, the University announced all evening classes April 18 at the Grayslake Campus were canceled.
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