As President Donald Trump went after Pope Leo XIV police in Illinois were dealing with a threat against the pontiff’s brother, according to reports.
In a Wednesday Facebook post, the New Lenox Police Department in Illinois (around 70 miles southwest of Chicago) said that it had responded to a bomb threat at a private residence on Sojourn Road in the village of around 28,500 people. Police said officers responded to the report at 6:29 p.m. Wednesday.
“Upon receiving the report, officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and established a secure perimeter to ensure the safety of nearby residents,” the department said. “Out of an abundance of caution, surrounding homes were notified, and asked to evacuate. Specialized units, including the Will County Sheriff’s Office explosive detection K9 were requested to assist in the investigation.”…