The Capitol is on lockdown after a white powder was found in front of Governor Rauner's Capitol office. There's no word on the nature of the powder, and one person has been arrested. A vote to override Governor Rauner's vetoes of the state budget and tax hike are delayed as a result.
State Representative Dan Beiser (D-Alton) says it’s his opinion this incident is a result of the current political climate.
He says the incident began unfolding at around 1:30pm, when the announcement came to stay put.
