In a story by The News, one of our reporters explored Alert EIU. The alert system is part of a larger system called the Eastern Illinois University Campus Emergency Notification System, which is composed of five different means of communication including written forms of communication, coverage on WEIU TV and radio platforms, a campuswide intercom.
On Aug. 15, at around 3 p.m., shots rang out at Domino’s on Lincoln Avenue. The shooting prompted two Alert EIU notifications that were emailed to all students and staff. One Alert EIU message was sent at 3:22 and the other at 4 p.m. The second alert added that information indicated the suspect was headed.