Report: “Illinois Secretary of State Condemns Recent Bomb Threats Targeting Libraries”

From Spectrum Local News-St.Louis:

The Illinois Secretary of State [Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias] is condemning recent bomb threats against public libraries, saying the threats of violence and intimidation are “unfortunately becoming all too common” at libraries across the nation.

Since last week, there were at least five threats against libraries in the Chicago area according to reports. Officials say the threats were not credible.

Statement from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on the Recent Rash of Bomb Threats Targeting Our Libraries: pic.twitter.com/aB3yTRYi9v

— Secretary Alexi Giannoulias (@ILSecOfState) August 22, 2023

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Background

See Also: Oak Park Public Library Closed Monday After Threats of Explosions (via Wednesday Journal; August 21, 2023)

See Also: Bomb Threats Made to North Suburban, Lake County Public Libraries (via Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press; August 18, 2023)

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