Chicago parking strike begins; disruptions possible at airports, hotels, major events

at 750 S. Halsted St. on the second floor of the building, which is the Student Center East Tower. Authorities are responding. Avoid the area until further notice, the alert stated. Around 1:30 p.m., the school said it was evacuating the building. If you are not on campus, avoid the area until further notice, a separate alert stated. The UIC Undergraduate Student Government page posted on social media that emergency personnel were responding to an incident at the building. Individuals currently inside the building should follow directions from on-scene law enforcement and university officials, the group wrote. Further details on the reason behind the police response weren t immediately available, but the school said updates would come. Check back for more on this developing story.