CHICAGO (AP) _ Four schools near a Chicago college are canceling classes after a threat was found scrawled on a bathroom wall at the university.
Mother McAuley High School, Brother Rice High School, Queen of Martyrs High School and Evergreen Park Southwest Elementary were closed Monday because of their proximity to St. Xavier University.
That school shut down indefinitely last week after threatening graffiti was found scrawled in the bathroom of a freshman dorm.
One message read — quote — "Be prepared to die on 4/14."
Officials hope the Catholic liberal arts college will open as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, officials at the area high schools and elementary school say they expect to resume classes on Tuesday. (AP)
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