Police say no explosives had been discovered at a college in Lincolnshire after a bomb risk that resulted in an explosives canine indicating a possible system was within the faculty Monday morning.
Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 Superintendent Scott Warren despatched a message to households within the district in regards to the scenario.
Warren mentioned Daniel Wright Junior High School acquired a computer-recorded voicemail message saying there was a bomb within the building.
District 103 Communications Coordinator Margaret Van Duch mentioned the message, left on the scholar attendance line, was acquired at 7:34 p.m. Sunday however was not listened to till 7:30 a.m. Monday.
School officers instantly evacuated the varsity and notified the police, Warren mentioned.
Police departments from all through Lake and Cook counties responded to the varsity round 8 a.m. Monday.
Numerous hearth departments from all through the world had been additionally dispatched to the varsity.
A Great Lakes police bomb-sniffing canine responded to look the building and surrounding property, Van Duch mentioned.
The canine made a sign on an space storing electrical gear, in keeping with Lincolnshire Police Department Deputy Chief Kimberly Covelli.
The Waukegan Fire Department Bomb Squad was known as to the scene because of the indication.
Covelli mentioned the Waukegan Fire Department despatched bomb technicians to conduct an additional analysis.
An investigation of the world revealed the indication by the canine was presumably brought on by {the electrical} gear housed within the space.
An intensive and full search was performed of your entire faculty and property and no bombs or different explosives had been situated, Covelli mentioned.
Warren mentioned college students who had been on the bus or already on the faculty had been taken to a safe location away from the varsity.
There had been no threats made to Sprague and Half Day Schools, which had been working usually on Monday.
In an update, Warren confirmed to oldsters the building was protected for college kids and workers.
“In times of adversity, it is the strength and unity of our community that shines through, and I am incredibly grateful for the support you have shown during the Daniel Wright evacuation today. Your understanding, cooperation, and resilience have been truly commendable, and I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude,” Warren mentioned.
“The safety and well-being of our students are of paramount importance to us, and your partnership in navigating the challenges we faced has been invaluable. Your quick response, patience, and trust in District 103’s efforts enabled us to uphold a secure environment and reunify you with your child,” he added.
School officers at South Elgin High School additionally reported a bomb risk towards the varsity Monday morning.
They mentioned they acquired an nameless bomb risk name believed to be a “swatting” incident. It is unclear whether or not the threats at each faculties are associated.
