Mideast tensions prompt extra security for schools and places of worship
CHICAGO -- Schools and places of worship are stepping up security because of threats of violence over tensions in the Middle East.The threats are out there, but as of Thursday night there was nothing credible. Still, it's not stopping federal and local law enforcement agencies from doing what they can from the city to the suburbs. 'I am not aware of any classes that have been cancelled, or any services that have been cancelled tomorrow,' said Evanston Police Cmdr. Ryan Glew.
' 'Everyone is very appreciative of how seriously the threat was taken,' said Hailey Stern, with the non-profit Israel education organization Stand With Us.Stern has been talking to high schoolers all week about combating antisemitism in the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas, following the militant group's brutal surprise attack from Gaza.
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