UPDATE: All clear given after Illinois Capitol evacuated due to threat

Danny Connolly
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UPDATE: Giannoulias said on social media no explosive devices were found and employees were let back into the building around 1:45 p.m.

Lawmakers are on recess this week, and are scheduled to return April 30, according to the Illinois General Assembly’s website.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — People are being evacuated out of the State Capitol after a threatening 911 call.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias posted the following statement on social media on Monday.

“The State Capitol building has been evacuated after a threatening 911 call triggered our alert system at 12:55 p.m. We will provide more information as it becomes available.”

The Illinois State Capitol was also on lockdown Sunday due to a bomb threat.

Lockdown lifted at Illinois capitol after Sunday bomb threat

Workers outside of the capitol wait outside while the building is evacuated.
Workers outside of the capitol wait outside while the building is evacuated.

This is a developing story that will continue to be updated. We have a reporter on the scene.

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