Red Oak school in Highland Park evacuated over bomb threat for 2nd time in 2 days

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- For the second time in two days, a bomb threat was reported regarding a Highland Park elementary school, officials said.

North Shore School District 112 evacuated Red Oak School Elementary School Friday due to the threat, and a police presence was in the area. Residents were asked to avoid the scene.

Officials later said there was no credible threat at the school after a search was conducted using explosive detecting dogs.
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On Thursday, the same school was evacuated due to a bomb threat, and students and staff were moved to Sherwood Elementary.

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Two searches were done, including one with explosive detecting dogs, but nothing was found.
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