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11/19/2020

Lakeshore Recycling Systems: Innovative Recycling Services

When we first started our recycling program with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) in 2016, we had a 6.78% trash diversion rate (recycling stream) with 1,193.41 tons of trash going to landfills.
For 2020 YTD we have a 39.58% trash diversion rate with 432.12 tons of trash going to landfills, a reduction of 63%. We have also dramatically improved our reuse/repurpose efforts of furniture, etc. so that stays out of the trash stream. Here is a video from LRS that we thought we'd share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDhj1920TlI&feature=emb_err_woyt

Discover LRS' state-of-the-art single-stream recycling facility and how we make a difference to send as little as possible to landfills. From paper, to plast...

05/18/2020

Thank You to Our Essential Staff | Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. As most of us quarantine, our Facilities and other essential staff members are out in the field making sure all goes well. Here's a thank-you video to support them as they have been supporting us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT9HsNkqncQ

05/18/2020

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!!!

05/18/2020

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05/18/2020

Throwback to an in-person commencement. Congratulations graduates!

12/16/2019

Rose Paving Company, LLC is helping us to do concrete repairs before the cold sets in. We are working on various locations around campus. Please watch where you step.

12/05/2019

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12/05/2019

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12/04/2019

State Street crosswalks are getting a fresh "LOOK"! Check out the new striping that is in progress.

11/20/2019

We aren’t watering the grass, just winterizing the irrigation system before Thanksgiving! The cold came early this year. We will make sure we don’t cause any ice buildups and if we do the sidewalk surfaces will be treated right away.

11/14/2019

Behind the scene shooting for our Facilities Town Hall video! Staff & Faculty - join us on Tuesday at noon to see the final product! https://today.iit.edu/fall-2019-staff-advisory-council-town-hall-facilities/

11/03/2019

Check out what Public Safety has going on this week!

11/03/2019

Just some tips from our Business Partner at Lakeshore Recycling Systems!

11/01/2019

The snow and ice came early this year but the Facilities department was ready! We just added a new shipment to our existing stash of salt, too, so we're ready for more cold weather!

10/24/2019

Repaving work is continuing on State Street. Be careful as you cross! It should look great once completed!

10/23/2019

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10/23/2019

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10/23/2019

Even after yesterday's high gusts of wind, we still have leaves on our trees. Look at that fall foliage!

10/22/2019

The Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) project to repave State Street between 31st and 35th Streets has begun. While crosswalk area signs are still in place, many of the crosswalk lines have been temporarily removed from the street, which may result in drivers being less aware of crosswalk locations. Pedestrians, please be aware of the change in conditions while this work continues and exercise caution when crossing the street.

10/17/2019

Today our Maintenance Staff did their annual Scaffold Safety Training including some hands-on work in groups. No job is unreachable.

10/15/2019

You, too, can put in a service request! Check us out on Page 4 of Tech News Vol 6, Issue 192! Want to read the issue online? Click here: https://issuu.com/technewsiit/docs/technewsissue6?fbclid=IwAR2oBMdGE6NSuew4Usmx9qHVXH1Qe_58oDhfy5-Uxp_ar4mmW6FXn3eTLkA

09/26/2019

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HEY STUDENTS!
Welcome to the HawkWorks Facilities Service Request application, where you can now put in standard work requests to help us identify and resolve issues you encounter that may impact your campus experience!

Log into the MyIIT portal and access HawkWorks, located in the top right menu to enter requests. Check out the Facilities Channel within HawkWorks for a quick user guide (https://tinyurl.com/y4urjsj6), or give us a call at 312.567.3320 or send us an email at [email protected] with questions.

Thanks for being our eyes and ears!

09/13/2019

Illinois Tech partners with Lakeshore Recycling Systems​ on single-stream recycling. Remember these guidelines and take a look at their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDhj1920TlI.

09/13/2019

Our staff is busy this morning cleaning up the campus after last night’s storms!

08/19/2019

A few of us got away for a Facilities golf outing on Saturday and had a great time on the course!

08/08/2019

Check out this view...coming to campus, Fall 2020.

Check out the views from Bailey Hall!

Bailey Hall is currently under construction and will be available as a residence dorm option in Fall 2020. https://bit.ly/2YLW7VZ

08/08/2019

Check out the concrete repairs on the east side of Hermann Hall that should make your walk or bike ride a little smoother.

08/07/2019

We are busy trimming trees that hang low in order to clear the walkways for the incoming students. Welcome back students!

07/22/2019

We are all set for the City to plant 10 new trees at the 35th and State St. intersection today. They re-positioned the turn lane and replaced asphalt with landscaping, and we expect a beautiful new corner to complement our campus once it's finished.

06/28/2019

The City of Chicago continues work on what will be a landscaped pedestrian plaza at 35th and State. Today the bioswale soil is going in and if the weather cooperates, trees will be planted next week!

06/19/2019

The rain held off today for us to celebrate our department's hard work this year. We had a great time grilling out and connecting with one another across all teams! We had a wonderful turnout representing Security Systems Technology, Facilities and Public Safety Administration, Public Safety Department, Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Utilities and Energy, Office of Campus Energy and Sustainability, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Planning, Design, and Construction, Canon (Office and Postal Services), ABM/SMITH (Custodial), and Access, Card, and Parking Services (ACaPS).

06/06/2019

We just completed a six-week spring project to have over 200 trees trimmed around campus. BrightView Landscaping removed dead and overgrown limbs in order to allow more light to shine throughout campus during the day. The project aided in nighttime safety as well. Removing tree limbs blocking campus exterior lighting and building windows allows for more transparency in the evening. Notice how much brighter and cleaner campus looks next time you’re out and about!

06/05/2019

We have planted the last tree as part of our Tree Project (https://facilities.iit.edu/illinois-tech-tree-project)! Learn more about the Benefits of Trees (https://www.arborday.org/trees/benefits.cfm) and enjoy the new additions!

05/21/2019

If you notice a large police presence through tomorrow...please note:

Police Training to Occur on Mies Campus today!

Illinois Tech Public Safety and the Chicago Police Department will be conducting an exercise in Cunningham Hall, so if you notice a large police presence or hear loud noises in the vicinity, do not be alarmed.

As always, if you notice suspicious activity, contact Public Safety at 312.808.6363.

05/21/2019

Mies Campus to Host Operation Power Play on Wednesday, May 22

D5 lot closed today and tomorrow - bring on Operation Power Play. https://today.iit.edu/?p=93779

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