Illinois House in session after two hour hazmat delay
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House has been called to order, two hours after a hazmat situation delayed a scheduled vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a tax increase and budget.
The state Capitol was on lockdown after someone threw a substance at the governor's office.
An alarm went off in the Illinois House chambers about 2:10 p. m: "A total lockdown is now in effect for the Capitol building. No one should enter or exit the building. Please shelter yourself," the announcement said.
The Springfield Fire Department was outside the Capitol shortly after 1:30 p.m. Capitol Police were also seen arresting a woman near the House chambers.
Meanwhile, lawmakers were milling about the partially filled chambers, while many others were kept outside the building. According to reporters on Twitter, lawmakers were giving snacks to a group of children in the House chambers on a field trip.
The House was called to order at 3:38 p.m.