Fake active shooter threats reported at more than 20 schools across Illinois, including Whitney Young High School

Whitney Young Magnet High School, located in the Near West Side neighborhood, was among more than 20 schools across Illinois targeted by fake threats (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times file)

Whitney Young High School on the Near West Side was among more than 20 schools across Illinois targeted by fake threats of an active shooter Wednesday morning.

“Responders have not located any actual threats as a result of these calls,” the Illinois state police said in a statement. “The ISP Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center currently has no information concerning credible threats related to school safety.”