Overview

• The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when a student distributed cookies later identified as THC-laced edibles at Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Chicago.
• A total of 22 students, aged 11 to 14, consumed the cookies, with 11 requiring hospitalization; all are reported to be in good or fair condition.
• School officials quickly activated safety protocols, informed parents, and notified the Chicago Public Schools Office of Safety and Security.
• Parents and community members have raised concerns about how the edibles were smuggled into the school and the broader issue of cannabis product accessibility to minors.
• Chicago police are actively investigating the source of the marijuana edibles and how they were brought onto school grounds.