Road conditions in Sangamon County remained hazardous Thursday as Winter Storm Landon continued to dump snow on the area. More than 11 inches had fallen by Thursday afternoon.
The storm particularly created havoc with government and travel by car, train and plane.
Local highways continued to be called hazardous by police. They urged residents only to drive in case of an emergency.
See more information about National Stalking Awareness Month
Since January has been designated as National Stalking Awareness Month, it presents us with the opportunity to help educate the UIS community with some information about stalking. Stalking can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. So how do you know if it’s happening to you?
According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, if a person engages in sexual penetration without consent, by use of physical force, coercion or threat (actual or implied), the act is considered assault. Threats of death or use of a weapon increases the severity of legal charges. Sex crimes can be prosecuted even if the victim knew the attacker, the victim did not fight back, the victim had sex with the attacker before being raped, or the victim was drunk or unconscious.
This guide provides victims of Identity Theft with the major resources to contact. Victims themselves have the ability to assist greatly with resolving their case. It is important to act quickly and assertively to minimize the damage.
The University of Illinois at Springfield’s Campus Violence Prevention Plan is designed to comply with applicable federal and state regulations and to provide the policies and procedures to be followed in dealing with issues related to violence on campus.
Please alert your students to the options available in an emergency.
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, so it’s important that we take a minute to prepare for a situation in which our safety could depend on our ability to react quickly.
Take a moment to learn the different ways to leave this building. If there’s ever a fire alarm or evacuation, you’ll know how to get out and you’ll be able to help others get out.
Download the UIS Campus Evacuation Plan (PDF)
The Emergency Response Guidelines (PDF) includes information on how you can prepare and respond to emergency situations that may arise while you are on campus.
The Emergency Response Guidelines (PDF) includes information on how you can prepare and respond to emergency situations that may arise while you are on campus.
A scam is a dishonest attempt to obtain money or something else of value. Scammers are people who will lie and misrepresent themselves as people with skill or authority to their victims.