Police respond to bomb threats at libraries in Aurora, Evanston, Addison

Police in at least three Chicago suburbs were responding to bomb threats at local libraries Tuesday afternoon.

Aurora police confirmed officers were on scene at all three libraries as of 3:15 p.m., due to the bomb threats.

Aurora Public Library officials confirmed all three libraries have been evacuated.

Authorities asked people to avoid the area around the libraries as police investigate. Road closures are expected.

Meantime, Evanston police confirmed officers responded to the Evanston Public Library, at 1703 Orrington Ave, for reports of a bomb threat shortly after 3:45 p.m.

The Cook County Sheriff’s bomb squad was called in, and the library was being evacuated.

Read more: CBS News