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Student in custody after making threat at Yorkville Freshman Academy, District 115 says

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Reporter · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM · 1 min read
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Student in custody after making  threat at Yorkville Freshman Academy, District 115 says — Arlington Heights Schools news

A student has been taken into custody after allegedly making a threat at the Yorkville Freshman Academy on Tuesday, according to authorities.Yorkville School District 115 said in a statement sent out to district families Tuesday afternoon that a student was taken into custody. Yorkville police said the student was taken into custody without incident and no injury was caused to others.Police said an increased police presence will remain at the school for the rest of the school day as the active investigation continues.Authorities said the school will remain in a secure state as the officers evaluate the incident.Yorkville High School and the Yorkville Freshman Academy went into lockdown due to a threat made around 1:15 p.m., according to district officials.No details were provided on what that threat entailed.“I want to reassure our community that all students and staff remained completely safe throughout the lockdown, and our building safety procedures were executed quickly and effecti

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