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Barrington High School resumes classes after bomb threats part of 'swatting' hoax

Classes resume at Barrington High School resume after fake bomb threats
Classes resume at Barrington High School resume after fake bomb threats 00:25

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Class will be back in session in Barrington after bomb threats forced Barrington High School to be evacuated on Monday.

School psychologists, counselors, and social workers will be available today for anyone who feels stress or anxiety because of the threat.

Police in northwest suburban Barrington now say the bomb threats were a result of a "swatting" hoax.

They tell us these false threats have been happening in school districts across the U.S.

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