Chicago Police monitor Iran-U.S. conflict; public advised to be aware

(The Center Square) – Chicago Police say they are monitoring the U.S. conflict in Iran. Residents and visitors observed a significant increase in police presence at O’Hare International Airport and on area passenger trains this week. In a statement to The Center Square, the Chicago Police Department said it is monitoring the situation in Iran. “While there is no actionable intelligence related to Chicago at this time, we are paying special attention to places of worship and will adjust resources if necessary as we continue to follow the rapidly unfolding events,” the CPD statement said. Chris Talgo, editorial director at The Heartland Institute, said it is important for state and local governments to work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “These leaders should be completely coordinating with DHS to make sure that the odds of a terrorist strike here in the United States, in Chicago or in Illinoi