2 students arrested after weapon found inside south suburban high school

Two south suburban high school students were arrested Thursday after a weapon was found inside their school’s gym, authorities said.

Around 11:20 a.m., administrators at Thornridge High School, located at 15000 Cottage Grove Avenue in Dolton, were notified that a possible weapon magazine had been seen in the gym area, according to a statement from Thornton Township High School District 205. The School Resource Officer immediately contacted the Dolton Police Department, the district said.

Multiple police officers responded to the school and searched the building, during which a weapon was recovered, the district said…

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