Illinois Catholic University Moves Oak Brook Classes Over ICE Office in Same Building
A Catholic university in Illinois moved its Oak Brook classes online after concern arose when an ICE office was operating in the same building. The university said the presence of the federal agency prompted safety and community anxiety, prompting a temporary shift to remote instruction.
📌 Key Facts
- Lewis University’s Oak Brook campus shares a building at 1111 W 22nd Street with an ICE administrative office
- All in‑person classes and activities at that location for Spring 2026 Session I (Jan. 20–March 14) are being moved online or to other sites
- The university explicitly linked the decision to student and community concern and to its Catholic and Lasallian mission to ensure a 'respectful, supportive, and inclusive environment'
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February 21, 2026
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