The Brief
- A Lombard teen charged with attempted terrorism and unlawful possession of a firearm after allegedly plotting to attack an Islamic center in Glendale Heights has been sentenced.
- Authorities say the boy recorded religious services to determine where to plant an explosive and was found with a concealed handgun at a later date.
- The teen was sentenced last week to 30 months probation.
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. – A Lombard boy charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act at a Glendale Heights Islamic Center has been sentenced to 30 months probation, according to the DuPage State’s Attorney’s Office.
The backstory:
Prosecutors said the 16-year-old entered the Islamic Education Center in Glendale Heights on July 4, 2025, and recorded religious services to determine where to detonate an explosive. Also, on July 12, the teen allegedly concealed a handgun on his person.…