Bomb threat under investigation at Evanston hospital after suspicious package found: police

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Evanston police are investigating a bomb threat at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital Tuesday, police said.

Officers responded just after 5 p.m. to the reported bomb threat at 2650 Ridge Ave.

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Police found a suspicious package with wires sticking out of it outside the building, officials said.

Evanston fire crews are deploying a drone, and the Cook County Bomb Squad is responding.

The public is urged to avoid the area.

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Surrounding areas were evacuated, police said.

Hospital officials said there is no immediate threat, and the facility remains open.

They said about 7:30 p.m. that the situation had been cleared.

Police did not immediately provide an additional update.

This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.