UPDATED 3:35 P.M.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The all clear has been given at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
Governor J.B. Pritzker says the building is no longer in a lockdown after a threat was reported Tuesday afternoon.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported the threat and lockdown at around 2:15 P.M. He says the Secretary of State Police conducted a sweep of the building out of caution.
There’s no official word on what the threat was or entailed.
In a post on X, Pritzker thanked first responders for their “quick response” and for going “above and beyond” to keep everyone safe.
Lieutenant Governor Juilana Stratton says she is “grateful” for the “bravery and expertise” of the first responders on scene.
The Illinois State Capitol Building is no longer under lockdown.
Thank you to our Illinois Secretary of State Police for their quick response today.
Our first responders go above and beyond to keep us all safe with their bravery and service. That’s Illinois strong.
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) March 12, 2024
I am on-site at the Illinois State Capitol and just witnessed firsthand the bravery and expertise of the first responders on the scene.
We are grateful for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you.
— Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton (@LtGovStratton) March 12, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield has been placed in a lockdown.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on X says the Secretary of State Police received a notice of a threat involving the building.
The Illinois Freedom Caucus, also in a post on X, says they were ordered to shelter in place.
A lockdown was placed and police are currently conducting a sweep of the building.
⚠ NOTICE: The Illinois Secretary of State Police received notice of a threat involving the Illinois Capitol Building. Out of an abundance of caution, the Illinois Secretary of State Police issued a lockdown order and are currently conducting a sweep of the building. pic.twitter.com/BF6JO0HR4i
— Secretary Alexi Giannoulias (@ILSecOfState) March 12, 2024
We are on lockdown at the State Capitol and have been ordered to shelter in place.
— Illinois Freedom Caucus 🇺🇸 (@ILFreedomCaucus) March 12, 2024
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