On Thursday, November 19, Normal Fire Department, Bloomington Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team, Illinois State University Police Department, University Environmental Health and Safety, and the University Incident Management Team responded to the report of a suspicious package on the fourth floor of Schroeder Hall.

The following messages were shared on the Illinois State University homepage and other communication channels during the event.

I S U Emergency Alert: All Clear. The suspicious package alert has been cancelled. See http://www.ilstu.edu for more info.

Nov 19, 2015 – 6:48 PM

I S U Emergency Alert: All Clear. The suspicious package alert has been cancelled. See http://www.ilstu.edu for more info.

Illinois State Emergency Alert – Suspicious Package

Nov 19, 2015 – 6:45 PM

Authorities completed testing. No hazardous materials found. There is no threat to campus. 4th floor of Schroeder Hall open and University St. to reopen soon.

Illinois State Emergency Alert – Suspicious Package

Nov 19, 2015 – 6:27 PM

No new information is available at this time.

Illinois State Emergency Alert – Suspicious Package

Nov 19, 2015 – 5:59 PM

University St. remains closed to allow emergency vehicle access. Testing continues. 4th Floor Schroeder remains closed.

Illinois State Emergency Alert – Suspicious Package

Nov 19, 2015 – 5:36 PM

Suspicious package being tested by authorities. University St. remains closed Dry Grove-College Ave.

Illinois State Emergency Alert – Suspicious Package

Nov 19, 2015 – 5:14 PM

Normal Fire Department ordered evacuation of the 4th floor of Schroeder Hall due to suspicious package. Hazardous materials team to test the package. Fire department officials are on the scene.
University Street will be closed between Dry Grove and College Ave. Continue to check www.IllinoisState.edu for information as it becomes available.

I S U Emergency Alert: Investigation of Suspicious Package on 4th floor Schroeder Hall. Evacuate 4th floor immediately. See www.ilstu.edu for more info.

Nov 19, 2015 – 4:41 PM

I S U Emergency Alert: Investigation of Suspicious Package on 4th floor Schroeder Hall. Evacuate 4th floor immediately. See www.ilstu.edu for more info.