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14-year-old student charged with bringing loaded gun to high school in Yorkville, officials say
By Lisa Nguyen
14-year-old charged after loaded gun brought to suburban school
Lisa Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Reporter · Chicago, IL
With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.
More from Lisa →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:14 PM · 1 min read
YORKVILLE, Ill. — A 14-year-old is facing several charges after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to Yorkville High School Academy. On Tuesday after 1 p.m., staff at Yorkville High School Academy, which teaches freshman, were alerted by students that a fellow student may have a loaded gun. A staff member separated the student and requested [...]
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