Earlier this month, the Downers Grove Public Library canceled a drag queen bingo event planned for October after receiving multiple threats, including a threatening letter that contained a bullet, officials revealed.
In a Facebook post, Mayor Bob Barnett shared a picture of the envelope, addressed from"Your Friends at Maga," that was sent to the library.
Inside was a bullet, as well as a letter that read in part"More to Come For Downers Grove Library." Also attached to the envelope was a Confederate flag sticker.The Downers Grove Public Library announced the cancellation of the bingo program Sept. 12 afStay informed about local news and weather. Get the NBC Chicago app for
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