The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the nation’s threat level is now Elevated (Yellow). Please note that this announcement was issued nationwide and is not unique to our campus. The University has not received or been alerted to any specific threats and urge students, faculty and staff to go about their normal business.

We remind you to be aware of suspicious behavior and circumstances such as unauthorized people in restricted areas, and abandoned parcels, bags, vehicles or other items. Anyone wishing to report suspicious activity should contact Security at 312-808-6363 immediately.

Please continue to regularly check our website for updates.

Last updated: Feb 21st, 2007

The Homeland Security Advisory System is a means to disseminate information regarding the risk of terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities and to the American people. ( more... )

• Low = Green   • High = Orange     • Guarded = Blue   • Severe = Red     • Elevated = Yellow

For individuals interested in actions they may take in response to the increased level of threat of terrorist attack: See the Citizen Preparedness Guide, American Red Cross. or visit Ready.gov