The Illinois General Assembly has adopted Public Act 98-0063, “The Firearm Concealed Carry Act” (the “Act”). A concealed firearm is a loaded or unloaded handgun carried on or about that person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public, or is within a vehicle owned by that person. Except as noted below, it is the policy of the Board that no individual shall possess, carry, or have control of a firearm either on his/her person or in his/her vehicle on any property owned or otherwise controlled by the college.
- Members of the college Police Department are authorized to carry firearms in accordance with the state law and department regulation.
- Subject to Board approval, firearm use or possession may be permitted where such use or possession is part of a course curriculum, or training program.
- Off duty law enforcement officers on campus, including officers attending classes as faculty or students are granted permission to carry a concealed weapon in accordance with the state law.
- Individuals possessing a valid license to carry a concealed firearm may store his/her concealed weapon within a secure case or a locked container out of plain view within their vehicle or stored within the vehicle’s trunk.
Persons who violate any of the terms of this policy shall be subject to all civil and criminal penalties as provided by law.