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Apr

St. Xavier, Other Chicago Schools Close on Monday; Malcolm X Evacuated

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Education

CHICAGO – St. Xavier University, which has campuses in Chicago and Orland Park, Ill., cancelled classes on Monday due to vandalism incidents on April 5 and 10. Law enforcement officials suggested that the school close both campuses due to a message found that read: “Be prepared to die on 4/14.”

“During this process, we have relied heavily on the advice and direction of our dedicated law enforcement agencies to ensure that actions and communications regarding this matter protect the safety of all involved,” said Judith Dwyer, president at St. Xavier, in a statement on the school’s Web site.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, Brother Rice High School, Queen of Martyrs School and Evergreen Park Southwest Elementary School also closed on Monday due to the St. Xavier threat. Malcolm X College on Monday was also evacuated after a threat was found on a bathroom wall.

By Stephanie Huls