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Bomb Threat

Man killed in explosion that shut down I-290 for hours ID'd

  • Jun 8

Explosion kills man, shuts down I-290 in west suburbs: ATF, FBI

  • Jun 5

10 hostages rescued after overnight CA standoff, suspect killed

  • Jun 4

10 hostages were rescued after 15-hour standoff in California

  • Breaking
  • Jun 3

Pope's brother receives unfounded bomb threat: New Lenox police

  • Breaking
  • Apr 17

Chicago's St. Ignatius HS cancels classes Friday due to bomb threat

  • Jan 9

Explosive substance found near Arizona Capitol

  • Jan 5

SW record shop receives death threat for selling diverse music: owners

  • Dec 22, 2025

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2:04

Motorists stuck for hours amid federal investigation on I-290

  • Jun 4
2:24

Death investigation shuts down lanes on I-290 in west suburbs

  • Jun 4
2:12

Bomb squad investigation shuts down lanes on I-290

  • Jun 4
0:38

Police set out evidence markers on I-290 amid investigation

  • Jun 4
0:57

Traffic backs up on I-290 amid lengthy investigation

  • Jun 4
0:53

Apparent bomb squad responds to I-290 incident

  • Jun 4
0:47

Bystanders get out of vehicles amid lengthy shutdown of I-290

  • Jun 4
0:53

Chicago's St. Ignatius HS cancels classes Friday due to bomb threat

  • Jan 9

Latest Stories

FBI

4 charged with plotting New Year's Eve attacks in Southern California, prosecutors say

Four alleged members of an extremist group are suspected of planning bomb attacks on New Year's Eve across Southern California.

  • Dec 16, 2025

Afghan national arrested over alleged bomb threat in Texas, DHS says

Homeland Security said investigators arrested an Afghan national who allegedly made a social media post about "building a bomb" and threatened to blow up a building in Fort Worth, Texas.

  • Nov 30, 2025

Republican Indiana lawmakers targeted by bomb threats, 'swatting' over redistricting battle

Several Republican state senators and Indiana's governor have received bomb threats and been victims of swatting" since President Trump criticized a lawmaker for being opposed to redistricting in the state, police said.

  • Nov 22, 2025

Bomb threat found in Frontier flight lavatory forces emergency response at Dallas airport

Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight faced a frightening morning after a bomb threat note was found on board, forcing everyone to remain on the tarmac for hours.

  • Nov 5, 2025
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United Airlines flight from Houston evacuated in Washington, D.C. due to bomb threat, officials say

All flights at Reagan National Airport were halted for some time on Tuesday due to a bomb threat on a flight from Houston, federal authorities said.

  • Nov 5, 2025