The Democrat-controlled Illinois House was preparing to vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of budget bills Thursday when the capitol was placed on lockdown. Hazmat teams were called to inspect the building, and a woman was removed from the gallery in handcuffs in what might be related incidents.
The “white, powdery substance” proved not to be harmful but still had to be considered a serious threat until it could be analyzed.
HazMat team called. Someone threw a substance at governor's office. #twill
— Tina Sfondeles (@TinaSfon) July 6, 2017
The Capitol is on lockdown after a woman was removed in handcuffs from the House gallery. @ABC7Chicago pic.twitter.com/Oi4WU6jV6d
— Craig Wall ABC 7 (@craigrwall) July 6, 2017
#illinoisbudget. Arrest of woman in House gallery. May be connected to Capitol lockdown. @cbschicago. pic.twitter.com/xuqiK6DEh0
— Edward Marshall (@edmarshallcbs2) July 6, 2017
Security says we are on a "delay" and there could be a situation at the Capitol. Most people here unaware. No restrictions in movement.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) July 6, 2017
Security not allowing people in or out of the Capitol. Lawmakers already inside are unaware.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) July 6, 2017
State Capitol is on lockdown. Nobody allowed in or out.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) July 6, 2017
Session delayed. White powder substance thrown at Governor's office. Capitol security investigating. No one is allowed in or out of Capitol.
— Rep. Carol Ammons (@StateRepAmmons) July 6, 2017
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Hazmat crew checking the building pic.twitter.com/ogO6ZsFsvN
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) July 6, 2017
Alarm sounded. PA asked everyone in the statehouse to stay in place, secure their area. Capitol on lock down. Tax/budget votes delayed.
— Amanda Vinicky (@AmandaVinicky) July 6, 2017
Governor Rauner is not at the Capitol. He is on his way back from the funeral of Trooper Ryan Albin who died last week.
— Tahman Bradley (@tahmanbradley) July 6, 2017
Hazmat team inspects belongings of woman who reportedly threw powdery substance in governor's office at state capitol. @edmarshallcbs2 pic.twitter.com/dmgVV79Zvd
— CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) July 6, 2017
Hearing that the substance at the Capitol tested negative. For… bad stuff, I presume.
— Will Guzzardi (@WillGuzzardi) July 6, 2017
Hazmat team taking off protective gear. pic.twitter.com/DVIfOFIFnU
— IOCI Radio (@IOCIRADIO) July 6, 2017
Stressing that the Springfield fire chief said the powder being analyzed may turn out to be harmless.
— Dave McKinney (@davemckinney) July 6, 2017
BREAKING: Hazmat crew member says he has identified substance in the bags. Wouldn't say what it was, but says it wasn't harmful. pic.twitter.com/HsZFcirHxB
— Mark Maxwell (@MarkMaxwellTV) July 6, 2017
#illinoisbudget. All clear issued. Lockdown over. @cbschicago. pic.twitter.com/8bKwksESIz
— Edward Marshall (@edmarshallcbs2) July 6, 2017
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Update:
Surprising no one, the House voted to override the governor’s veto. Over to correspondent David Burge for the latest:
Titanic crew climbs to tip of bow, votes against sinking #hooraywearesaved https://t.co/NW0oxbM71m
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 6, 2017
Leavin' Illinois like pic.twitter.com/AfxnnXMwr8
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 6, 2017
40k taxpayers leaving every year. Housing prices < 2007. 17,500 pensioners making $100K+. Vote all you want IL, you are fucked. f-u-c-k-e-d.
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 6, 2017
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‘Take a whiff … and join her in the hospital’: Karen Handel’s neighbors receive letters with ‘powdery substance’ https://t.co/8o86llFrXD
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 15, 2017