An all-clear was given at Red Oak School in Highland Park after it received a bomb threat Friday for the second day in a row following a controversial social media post that went viral. The Highland Park Police Department responded around 10:28 a.m. Friday to Red Oak Elementary School, 530 Red Oak Lane in Highland […]
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Student arrested after attacking staff member, trying to enter bus yard in Round Lake remains in secure custody
Police say a student remains held in secure custody after he became upset about being expelled and attacked a staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting a search this week. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 Superintendent Donn Mendoza said the incident occurred after a board of education meeting Tuesday evening. A student hit […]
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2nd bomb threat made to elementary school in Highland Park week after viral, controversial social media post
An elementary school in Highland Park was evacuated for the second day in a row following another bomb threat, which comes a week after a controversial social media post went viral referencing the school. The Highland Park Police Department responded around 10:30 a.m. Friday to Red Oak Elementary School, 530 Red Oak Lane in Highland […]
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Bomb threat made to elementary school in Highland Park was part of nationwide threats, officials say
Officials say a bomb threat made toward an elementary school in Highland Park was part of emailed threats made to buildings nationwide and a motive for them is unknown. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 7:40 a.m. Thursday to Red Oak Elementary School, 530 Red Oak Lane, for a […]
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Student arrested after battering staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting closure at area schools
Police say they have arrested a student after he became upset about being expelled and battered a staff member at Round Lake High School, prompting the closure of area schools. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 Superintendent Donn Mendoza said the incident occurred after a board of education meeting Tuesday evening. A student hit a […]
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All clear given after bomb threat prompts evacuation of elementary school in Highland Park
An elementary school in Highland Park was evacuated Thursday and a large police response was sent following a bomb threat that has been determined to be unfounded. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 7:50 a.m. Thursday to Red Oak Elementary School, 530 Red Oak Lane, for a report of […]
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‘High risk’ incident involving student prompts officials to close all Round Lake area schools Thursday
School officials issued an emergency closure for all Round Lake District 116 schools Thursday due to a “high risk” incident involving a high school student. The Round Lake Area Schools District 116, which has schools in Round Lake, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Beach and Round Lake Park, sent an email to parents Wednesday evening […]
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2 suspects armed with guns arrested after shot fired during home invasion in Gurnee prompts school lockdowns
Two men have been charged after an armed home invasion where a shot was fired and a victim was robbed of his own gun in Gurnee, prompting schools to go on lockdown. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 11 a.m. Friday to the 100 block of Minthaven Court in Gurnee for an armed robbery. Lake […]
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Schools, businesses placed on lockdown after police receive call of armed person in Gurnee
Schools and local businesses were placed on lockdown Friday morning after police responded to a report of an armed person in Gurnee, authorities said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 11:05 a.m. Friday to the 100 block of Minthaven Court in Gurnee. Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer Shawn Gaylor said a call was received […]