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Bomb Threat Mailed to Jewish Academy

"CHICAGO -- WBBM 780 News reports that a mailed bomb threat was received New Year's Eve in the West Rogers Park neighborhood that threatened Jewish day schools in Chicago and the suburbs.

The letter was received Wednesday -- in the regular mail delivery -- to the Associated Talmud Torahs and the Ida Crown Jewish Academy, 2828 W. Pratt Blvd., according to a Rogers Park District police lieutenant.

The letter indicated a bomb threat to Jewish day schools in Chicago and the suburbs.

The police Bomb & Arson Section is investigating. Further details of the letter will not be released."