Oak Lawn Community High School evacuated after threat, police say

OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) -- A spring concert and volleyball game at Oak Lawn Community High School were evacuated after police received a threat against the school.

The Oak Lawn Police Department first reported the threat around 8 p.m., from a male caller who said he was inside the high school and threatened to start shooting.

The school was evacuated and officers worked to clear the building. As of 9 p.m., Oak Lawn police searched the school and found nothing. Still, they are asking residents to stay away from the area until they give the all clear.

"Every precaution will be taken including assistance from the Cook County Bomb Squad to ensure the safety of the school," Oak Lawn police said in a statement.

No injuries have been reported. Oak Lawn police also emphasized that there is not nor was there ever an active shooter at the school Wednesday night.

Illinois State Police said there were 21 false active shooter or threat calls in 19 counties against schools Wednesday. None of them were found to be credible.