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Threats that shut down Downers Grove library drag bingo show included envelope with a letter — and a bullet: ‘More to come’

Downers Grove Village Council Ill Keith Pekau Facebook

The Downers Grove Public Library’s plans to host a drag-themed bingo event for teens in October was canceled after numerous threats — including a letter with a bullet. (Daily Herald file)

Downers Grove Public Library announced earlier this month it was canceling a drag bingo event for teens after numerous threats.

Now, the village mayor has revealed details of one of those threats: an anonymous letter that contained a single bullet.

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