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Lockport High Closed by Phone Threat

By Marcus Gilmer in News on May 12, 2009 2:20PM

What the hell is going on at Lockport High these days? Either there's a really serious situation or some students are taking Spring Fever a little too far. In the wake of yesterday's alleged "prank" that involved toxic smoke and closed down the school, a phone threat was called in this morning that, once again, forced the school to shut down. According to a statement released by the school [PDF], when students return to campus tomorrow, backpacks, water bottles, and other containers will be banned and several other security precautions will be in place. [Chicago Breaking News]