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UIC hospital clear after unfounded bomb threat

An unfounded bomb threat was called in June 11, 2020, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. | Google Maps

Authorities responded Thursday to an unfounded bomb threat at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago on the Near West Side.

The threat was called in about 7:13 p.m. and the hospital was placed on lockdown as a bomb and arson team searched the hospital at 1740 W. Taylor St., Chicago police said.

UIC police also conducted a sweep of the building, according to an alert.

Authorities gave the all clear and lifted the lockdown by 8:40 p.m., police said.

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