Reward offered in Geneva school threat

In response to last week's threat of possible violence at Geneva High School, city council members are pledging a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.

"An ill-conceived threat at Geneva High School transcended the boundaries of a typical high school prank," city leaders said in a press release. "It played directly to people's fears and anxieties resultant from recent tragedies at Northern Illinois University and Virginia Tech."

The statement added that the threat, which occurred last Thursday, caused significant disruption and emotional distress to students, parents, faculty and the community, and also had a financial impact on school and law enforcement agencies.

The city pledged a $2,500 supplement to any reward that the school district might offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.

According to Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, the school district is planning to offer a monetary reward of an unknown amount.

Last Friday, extra security was placed at Geneva High School after the threat was discovered.

In addition, students were not allowed to bring bags or backpacks to school, or to leave campus that day.

Burns strongly encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Geneva Police Department at (630)232-4736, assuring that all information shared will be kept in strict confidence.