Evanston police officers have responded to the Evanston Public Library in the 1700 block of Orrington Ave. for a report of a bomb threat. No threat has been substantiated at this time. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow.
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As a precautionary measure, the Cook County Sherriff's Bomb Squad has been deployed to the Evanston Public Library and the building is being evacuated. Again, no threat has been substantiated at this time.
The Evanston Public Library has been completely evacuated. EPD is standing by for the Bomb Squad to give the all clear.
The Evanston Public Library Main Branch has been cleared by the Cook County Bomb Squad canine team. A further update will be provided once Robert Crown is cleared.