June 09, 2025
Local News

Chamberlain College in Addison, DeVry reopen after "explosion" threat

ADDISON – Chamberlain College of Nursing in Addison reopened Tuesday for classes after threats led administrators to cancel all Chicago-area classes Monday.

An email from the DeVry Education Group stated two leaders of the Chamberlain campus in Addison received an email threat Sunday suggesting there would be several "explosions" set off at unspecified locations throughout the day Monday.

After consulting local law enforcement officials, all Chicago area locations were closed as a precautionary measure, stated the email.

Authorities then began an immediate investigation to identify the responsible person or persons. Each Chicago area campus was inspected and/or swept with explosive detection canine teams for anything suspicious or potentially harmful.

Nothing of an unusual nature was found at any of the Chicago campuses and both DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago area locations are open Tuessday, according to the email.