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Wednesday November 4, 2026 8:19 p.m.
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A student was arrested for allegedly trying to stab another student on campus, UIC said.
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Around 12:39 p.m., UIC sent out an alert calling on people to avoid the UIC Student Center East building.
A student allegedly tried to stab another student on the second floor. said a UIC spokesperson.
The suspect was taken into custody.
The victim was not injured, the UIC said.
Student Center East has been evacuated and remains closed while police continue their investigation.
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