Politics & Government
Illinois State Capitol Reopens After Being Placed On Lockdown For Bomb Threat
The threat was deemed not to be credible, and the Capitol reopened at 1:59 p.m., the Secretary of State's office said.
April 22, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield was placed on lockdown Sunday after receiving a bomb threat.
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Illinois Secretary of State police were called for a bomb threat outside the Capitol, and ordered the lockdown as they conducted a sweep for explosive devices.
The threat was deemed not to be credible, and the Capitol reopened at 1:59 p.m., the Secretary of State's office said.