Naperville Central HS switches to e-learning Friday after threat reported overnight: officials

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Friday, April 10, 2026
West suburban HS switches to e-learning due to threat: officials

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A west suburban school has moved to virtual learning on Friday after a reported threat, officials said.

The threat targeting Naperville Central High School came in overnight. School officials say they are working closely with Naperville police to investigate.

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Naperville Central says the safety of students and staff is a top priority, and it made the decision to switch to e-learning out of an abundance of caution.

Officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

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