Crime & Safety

Swat Teams Rush Into Neighborhood In Skokie, Lockdown Issued

Skokie police said the area of Main Street and Knox Avenue was placed on a lockdown.

(CBS Chicago)

SKOKIE, IL (CBS) — Police had their weapons drawn Monday night as SWAT teams rushed into a neighborhood in Skokie. Skokie police said the area of Main Street and Knox Avenue was placed on a lockdown.

Some nearby residents were evacuated or told to stay away.

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