Crime & Safety
Chicago's WTTW Studio Evacuated After Receiving Telephone Threat
Chicago police said an unknown person made a threatening call to the business at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CHICAGO — The WTTW Chicago studio was evacuated Wednesday night after the station received a threat over the phone, officials said.
Police were notified of the threat to the studio's North Park location at 5400 North St. Louis Avenue at around 6:30 p.m., according to police.
As of Thursday afternoon, no one was in custody.
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A representative for the station said the building was evacuated as soon as officers arrived. No injuries were reported, authorities said.
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