Northeastern Neighbors

It’s important to us not only to lead as a cherished learning institution, but also as a good neighbor. We value our relationship with you—our local businesses, officials and residents. This site is here especially for our neighbors, as a one-stop place to find community news and updates relevant to you.

Ours is a rich and diverse community with students, faculty, staff—and, especially, neighbors—all coming together to enrich the neighborhoods in which we live. Northeastern Illinois University's locations—in the Chicago neighborhoods of North Park, Avondale and Bronzeville, and the northern suburb of Grayslake—have thrived thanks to a partnership between the University and our neighbors, working together to grow and enhance all that makes the Chicago area special.

Within the Northeastern Neighbors site, you can:

• Send us your feedback.
• Search the Northeastern Neighbors archive.
• Find out about University amenities available to you.

Messages to the Community

Northeastern Neighbors Update – Spring 2026

We hope 2026 has begun well for our University community and neighbors. The Spring semester is now underway at Northeastern Illinois University, and campus is once again filled with energy as students, faculty, and staff return for a new term.

As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement, we are refreshing this page with the goal of providing quarterly updates to keep our neighbors informed about campus activities, initiatives, and developments. Since the start of the semester, we have continued advancing important planning, advocacy, and infrastructure efforts that support our students while strengthening our connection to the surrounding community.

Throughout the year, Northeastern remains committed to being a thoughtful and engaged neighbor by fostering open communication, supporting local partnerships, and ensuring our campus continues to be a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and community connection. We appreciate the continued partnership of our neighbors and look forward to sharing updates with you in the months ahead.

We invite you to view recent highlights and updates as we continue working together to keep Northeastern a welcoming and engaged neighbor.

June 20, 2024

Dear Northeastern Illinois University Community,

Northeastern Illinois University values the feedback of our campus neighbors and is aware of a reported smell from campus construction.

The Illinois Capital Development Board (CBD) is addressing Northeastern Illinois University’s electrical infrastructure by replacing aluminum cables with new copper cabling. The project will be completed in mid-August.

Northeastern is working closely with its vendor, Aggreko, and has been informed that the work zone complies with EPA guidelines and does not emit harmful levels of emissions.

The University will continue to monitor this project to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

We appreciate your understanding of this critical infrastructure maintenance project.