An apparent barricade situation is ongoing in Oak Park, according to police and witnesses. The situation, which involved an individual “in distress,” began around 2:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of North Harlem Avenue, according to police.
Charles Shapera, executive director of Har Zion synagogue, 1040 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest, said police asked them about 3 p.m. to move the children from their preschool, located in the synagogue, to nearby Concordia University.Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon.“The children knew nothing. It was like a field trip,” Shapera said. “We have not experienced this in the past.
Albert Popowits lives in a condo along Harlem in the blocked-off area. He said at about 5:30 p.m. that the situation remained ongoing. “I’ve never seen so many police cars and ambulances in my life,” Popowits said. The cars had all their lights flashing and were parked “end to end” from Division to Augusta streets.
Popowits said he was not frightened “at all” and residents in his 30-unit condo building were not asked to leave.
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