ship in the Aurora area. Investigators have not confirmed a specific intended location, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Aurora Police Department was notified of the potential threat and contacted Hindu places of worship in its jurisdiction to alert them to the information, authorities said.

Charges and court dates

Breakdown:

Paporakis was charged with making a terrorist threat, a Class X felony, and unlawful possession of a rifle with a barrel shorter than 16 inches, a Class 3 felony.

He appeared Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Cook County Third Municipal District Courthouse in Rolling Meadows, where a judge ordered him detained. His next court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 30 in Room 108 at the same courthouse.

What they're saying:

Palatine police said they are continuing to work with the FBI and are reviewing whether additional charges may be warranted. Authorities said they have not identified any known ongoing threat to the public associated with the incident.

 The seriousness of this alleged threat cannot be overstated,  Palatine Police Chief William Nord said in a statement.  Protecting our communities and places of worship remains a priority, and we will continue working with our law enforcement partners as this investigation moves forward.