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

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.