All Chicago Public Library branches and many other libraries across Illinois were closed Thursday afternoon after receiving “digital” bomb threats, apparently part of a nationwide intimidation campaign over the choice of books offered on the facilities’ shelves.
, apparently part of a nationwide intimidation campaign over the choice of books offered on the facilities’ shelves.Giannoulias testified Tuesday about the dangers of banning booksChicago Police Chief of Patrol Brian McDermott sent an email to the police command staff on Thursday warning of "nationwide bomb threats to libraries."
The national culture clash over library book bans has been a simmering political issue in local and federal political campaigns — but it’s now sparking threats of violence. Though the "digital" threats on Thursday weren’t believed to be real, evacuations were underway at all city libraries, according to Chicago police. The threats, including at least one active shooter threat, came in on a "chat line."Signs announcing the closure were on the doors of the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., in the Loop, Thursday evening.
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