Illinois State Representative Steven Reick | Representative Steven Reick (R) 63rd District
Illinois State Representative Steven Reick | Representative Steven Reick (R) 63rd District
The Illinois State Capitol has reopened after being placed on lockdown following a bomb threat. According to CBS News, the Capitol Complex was secured by the State Capitol Police.
"We cannot thank our State Capitol Police enough for all that they do to keep the Capitol Complex safe," said an official statement regarding the incident.
The lockdown was lifted, and operations at the State Capitol have resumed. The authorities have not disclosed any further details regarding the bomb threat or its credibility.
The safety and security of government buildings are paramount, and incidents like these highlight the importance of swift and efficient responses by law enforcement agencies.
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