HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – Herrin Police say there’s no merit to an online threat made against Herrin Unit 4 Schools.

The concerning message was made on social media. Monday night, Herrin Police said they’ve investigated and have determined that no threat was made. Unit 4 schools will have an increased police presence Tuesday as a precaution.

One week ago, Marion Unit 2 schools were placed on a soft lockdown after a note threatening a school shooting was found in a high school bathroom. That threat turned out to be unfounded, too.