Threat intercepted at high school on Northwest Side, CPS officials say

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Monday, April 7, 2025
Threat intercepted at NW Side high school: CPS

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A CPS student who used threatening language and left a high school Friday afternoon on the Northwest Side was intercepted by Chicago police when they tried to return, school officials said.

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The incident happened Friday afternoon at Foreman College and Career Academy in Cragin, officials said.

The CPS school sent a letter to families alerting them of the incident. They said an angry student threatened them then left the building.

Staff called police and the student was not allowed to re-enter the building.

No one was injured.

No further information was immediately available.

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