Illinois State Statute provides as follows:

7201LCS 5/21-6

Unauthorized possession or storage of weapons

a. Whoever possesses or stores any weapon enumerated in Section 33A-1 in any building or on land supported in whole or in part with public funds or in any building on such land without prior written permission from the chief security officer for such land or building commits a Class A misdemeanor. (Class A misdemeanors are punishable by 6 to 12 months in jail or up to two years probation, and a fine up to $2,500.00).

Once the Chancellor or her/his designee have declared the Liberal Leave Policy in effect, employees who believe it would be dangerous for them to drive or ride to or from work should notify their supervisor of the concern and request time off for all or part of the day. The employee may request to use vacation time, or if no vacation time is available, unpaid leave.  Supervisors are advised to abide by each employee’s judgment when the Liberal Leave Policy is activated.

The UIS campus does not close due to inclement weather except under the most extraordinary conditions.

A decision to cancel classes due to inclement weather is made separately from the consideration to close the campus. So, it is possible that classes would be canceled but the campus would remain open for other business.

When classes are canceled, the normal expectation is that all offices and other services of the university will have regular operating hours.