Sean Crawford , NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS; Secretary of State condemns rash of bomb threats at libraries
"Several Illinois libraries have been the target of bomb threats in recent days, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. He issued a statement Tuesday morning.
"As the State’s Librarian, I strongly condemn these threats of violence and intimidation that are unfortunately becoming all too common at libraries in Illinois and across our nation. The bomb threats received by Illinois libraries during the past several days represent a troublesome and disturbing trend that has escalated from banning books, to harassing and criminalizing librarians and now to endangering the lives of innocent people," he said.
The Secretary of State's Office did not say how many threats have been reported, but indicated the following libraries, all in northern Illinois, were among those to have received them.
- Park Ridge Public Library
- Morton Grove Public Library
- Wilmette Public Library
- Oak Park Public Library
- Warren-Newport Public Library
No injuries have been reported and, at least so far, police have been able to determine the threats were not credible.
The Illinois Library Association put out a statement this week."
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