National representatives from the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity suspended the NIU chapter’s charter on Monday, said Larry Bolles, director of NIU’s Judicial Office.

Subsequently, NIU and University Programming and Activities also issued suspensions on Tuesday because the fraternity is being investigated on several allegations, he said.

The Judicial Office is investigating individuals from the fraternity on allegations of alcohol abuse, drug dealing, hazing, intimidation and physical abuse, Bolles said.

These allegations came from members within the chapter, said Michelle Emmett, associate vice president of Student Affairs.

If the allegations against the individuals are proven to be true, the individuals may be subject to immediate expulsion from NIU, Bolles said.

There is a possibility the fraternity’s charter may be revoked, Bolles said.

Lambda Chi Alpha is not the first house to be investigated, said Chris Juhl, activities adviser of Greek Affairs. It is important that any allegations brought forth be pursued, he said.

“We don’t want to sit on these things,” Juhl said. “When people say something, we can’t just ignore it; we have to look into it.”

Lambda Chi Alpha’s national representatives investigated the matter when they were at NIU for a routine visit, Emmett added.

The members who came forward with the allegations were unknown at press time.

Members of Lambda Chi Alpha declined to comment on the matter, and representatives from the fraternity’s national office were unavailable for comment.

Assistant News Editor Jenan Diab and Editor in Chief Barbara Bystryk contributed to this report.