"Douglas Hall was a residence hall that, in recent years, hadn't had nearly full capacity," Palian said. Palian said it has been bittersweet for many alumni who have fond memories of living there.

UPDATE: An anonymous tipster has sent over a rendering of the new NEIU residence hall designed by SCB.

"The housing will complement our mission to serve the greater good for our diverse student population ," Chuck Good, NEIU alumni association, said. Property owners acknowledge Illinois law gives ...