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Highland Park, Illinois police investigate threatening antisemitic letter
Police in Highland Park, Illinois were investigating a threatening antisemitic letter that was sent to a residence in the north suburb and reported Sunday evening.
The City of Highland Park said the letter was sent through the U.S. Postal Service. Hazardous materials crews were spotted at the scene testing the letter for hazardous materials, and it was deemed to be nontoxic, the city said.
"The City strongly condemns antisemitism," the City of Highland Park said in a news release "Our Jewish community deserves to live free from fear of violence, and Highland Park police will continue to partner with regional, state, and federal law enforcement to monitor antisemitic and other hate-motivated activity."
Anyone who spots concerning activity in Highland Park is asked to call the public safety non-emergency line at 847-432-7730, or 911 in the event of an emergency.
