Department of Public Safety | Blog

The following information about recent robberies in the local community was provided to IIT by Alderman Patricia Dowell of Chicago’s 3^rd Ward.

We wanted to share her announcement with you and encourage you to continue to be aware of your surroundings.

According to the Alderman, during the month of January, robbery incidents involving a blue steel handgun or an implied weapon, have been reported in the vicinity of:

• 4500 block of S. Forrestville Ave.
• 5000 block of S. Indiana Ave.
• 00 – 99 block of E. 48^th St.
• 5000 block of S. Michigan Ave.
• 5500 block of S. Wentworth Ave.

Public safety is a concern for IIT’s students, faculty, staff, as well as our neighbors here on the South Side.

You are encouraged to program the IIT Public Safety number (312.808.6363) into your cell phone and report any activity that you feel may compromise your safety or the safety of those around you.

Thank you/