Heightened security measures remain in place at Illinois Capitol after quiet weekend

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured on a quiet afternoon Sunday, Jan. 17 in downtown Springfield. There were no protesters in sight for much of the day despite the heavy Illinois National Guard presence in the streets with military humvees and traffic blockades outside the Illinois Capitol. About 250 Illinois National Guard members were deployed to the Capitol as the FBI warned of armed planned protests at state capitals across the country over the weekend.
By TIM KIRSININKAS Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – While there have been no confirmed threats made against the Illinois Capitol, heightened security measures remain in…
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