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FBI probing Southern Illinois University threat

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The FBI and police at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale are investigating a threat received by mail.

WSIU Radio reports that authorities don't believe the threat is credible, but a campus safety alert was issued Wednesday morning as a precaution.

University spokesman Rod Sievers says people should still go about their regular business.

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