As the Illinois House was getting set to take a vote on overriding the Governors’ budget and tax veto the building goes on lockdown because of a white powdery substance thrown in front of the Governor’s office and the House Chambers.
The Springfield Fire Department responded with a Haz-mat team and the Capitol Police locked the building down. Leaving some lawmakers outside of the building and school children locked inside.
Springfield Fire Department’s Chris Richmond says there are no injuries so far.
The Secretary of State – the office that is in charge of security for the Capitol complex says an arrest has been made.
SOS Spokesperson Dave Druker won’t comment much further than that.
A number of lawmakers and their staff were still trying to get into the building when it was closed.
The all clear was given to reopen the Illinois State House just before 3:30.
The Springfield Department and their Haz-mat Team report that no dangerous substances were found in the white powder that was spread in front of the Governor’s office and by the House Chambers.
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