BERWYN – Morton West High School in Berwyn was put on soft lockdown briefly March 11 after a student made a threat against the school, according to a post on J. Sterling Morton High School District 201's website.
The student temporarily eluded staff but then was identified and placed in police custody.
"The staff and students effectively followed the established protocols to ensure their safety," the post stated. "Morton 201 will continue to put student and staff safety above all."