Springfield, IL  (capitolcitynow.com) After a search by Secretary of State Police and Springfield Police, the all clear was given for the Illinois State Capitol.  Early Tuesday afternoon, Secretary of State Police received notice of a threat involving the building.

Out of an abundance of caution, the building was locked down and a sweep of the capitol grounds was conducted.  According to S.O.S. Police, no evidence of a credible threat and no imminent danger was identified. The lockdown was lifted at approximately 3 p.m.