Bomb Threat At Schaumburg Library Was 'Not Bonafide': Police

SCHAUMBURG, IL — A Tuesday evening bomb threat at Schaumburg Township District Library was "not bonafide," according to police. A preliminary investigation indicates the incident was related to other similar occurrences during the day at surrounding jurisdictions.

Police said a "thorough" search of the library's interior and exterior was completed and no suspicious items were found. The bomb threat was received in an online chat, according to police.

As of 7:16 p.m., according to a social media post, officers were clearing the area and the investigation is ongoing. The library will remain closed for this evening and reopen tomorrow.

Similar bomb threats were also reported in Evanston and Addison.

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