UPDATED at 10:30am
According to a facebook post from Oakland CUSD #5, 10:20am, Wednesday, May 23:
“This morning, one of our students diligently brought to our attention a Snapchat made by an individual that resides in our district. Although it did not directly name Oakland Schools, it did refer to a school setting.
The individual is currently in the custody of law enforcement officials.
Therefore, the lock down at Oakland Schools has been lifted.
During the lockdown, students continued to go to their classes, but no one was allowed to enter or exit any district buildings.
School will dismiss at 2:15 as regularly scheduled.
Thank you to everyone in the community for their cooperation during this situation. Thank you to our students and staff for remaining calm. Thank you to the Oakland Police Department, The Coles County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.”
UPDATED: at 9:42am, Wednesday, May 23,
“We are still locked-down with hopes of lifting it soon. Once we get the all-clear from law enforcement we will communicate that to the community.
Thank you for your cooperation.”
8:42am: According to a post on the Oakland CUSD #5 Facebook Page (at 8:42am, Wednesday, May 23)
“This morning, we were made aware of a threat against a school, not ours specifically, made by an individual that lives within our district boundaries.
Because of this, the district is currently on a lockdown which means no one is entering or leaving the building.
Law enforcement, local and county, are involved to assure that our students and staff are safe and secure.
We ask that you please do not come to the school at this time as it will only create confusion and make the building less secure.
We will continue to keep you informed as we have more information.
Thank you for your cooperation.”