CORRECTION: The original headline of this story indicated the theft occurred in Oak Park. It has since been corrected to reflect that the theft occurred in Lakeview Bus Lines' yard in Bellwood.
Officials at Percy Julian Middle School in the village of Oak Park said more than a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from school buses, causing transportation delays throughout Monday.
According to the school, its transportation service, Bellwood-based Lakeview Bus Line, experienced a break-in overnight that resulted in the thefts.
In a letter to parents, school principal Jeremy Christian said buses are expected to run according to schedule moving forward, though services may include different buses and drivers than usual.
"We appreciate your patience and understanding as Lakeview works to recover from this unfortunate situation," the letter read.
Services should return to regular operations next week, according to the school. The letter added parents with questions or concerns can contact Lakeview Bus Lines at (708)234-5555.
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