(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Schools and places of worship are stepping up security because of the potential for violence over the war between Israel and Hamas.
While there have been no threats deemed credible by local law enforcement, the alert level is high around places of worship and schools in the Chicago area, including synagogues in the city, Evanston, Skokie and Highland Park.
There have been calls for global action, a “Day of Rage.” Mosques in the area are getting extra police attention as well.
Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker addressed the potential during a vigil for Israel and said that everyone should "remain vigilant."
The FBI said "we take seriously any tips or leads we receive regarding potential threats and investigate them rigorously.”
Evanston Police Commander Ryan Glew spoke to CBS 2.
"We will be having increased presence and visibility at all of our houses of worship here in Evanston," he said.
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