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People evacuated from Chicago O’Hare terminal

Posted at 11:50 AM, Sep 24, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-24 11:58:49-04

CHICAGO – (WGN TV) – A portion of Terminal 1 at O’Hare Airport has been evacuated, the Chicago Department of Aviation confirms.

At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday an unattended bag was found on the upper level of Terminal 1.

ohare 3Chicago Fire Department sources tell WGN-TV that a canine sat down on a bag near a terminal door which caused suspicion.  They are calling in a second canine to confirm.

A section of Terminal 1 has been closed pending further investigation.

United Airlines operates out of Terminal 1. Chicago police are en route.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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