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Hazardous-materials teams from the Springfield Fire Department and other agencies are investigating a powdery substance that was sent in an envelope to an Illinois attorney general’s office at 3000 Montvale Drive. […]

Employees are being asked to stay inside their offices while Springfield firefighters conduct on-site testing of the substance. No employees are experiencing any medical problems, authorities said.

Police do have information about the person who sent the package. The FBI has been called in to assist in the investigation.

*** UPDATE 1 *** The AG’s office just told me that the police department has given employees the “all clear” sign.

Whew.

*** UPDATE 2 *** The package, I’m told, was from a prisoner addressed to a lawyer.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:13 pm

Comments

Hoping this is just a stupid, stupid hoax…

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:15 pm
Last thing the state needs right now … hope it’s a false alarm.

Comment by RNUG Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:17 pm
Pretty easy to be a whack-job if you’re set on it.

Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:24 pm
“The package, I’m told, was from a prisoner addressed to a lawyer.”

Pro tip: https://www.iardc.org/information/online_forms/Request_For__Investigation.pdf

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:24 pm
And was the prionser’s name Uncle Stu Levine — quick the FOIA forms

Comment by Anonin' Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm
Glad it was a hoax.

Comment by Allen Skillicorn Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:54 pm
Not a fan of the AG, but we have plenty of legal avenues to air grievances in this country. This situation is complicated enough without having to look over your shoulder in fear of personal safety.

I hope they find em and lock em up.

Comment by the Patriot Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:55 pm
He must really like that prison food. I am sure they will give him a few more years to enjoy it.

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:56 pm
Relieving to see that update.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:58 pm
Better call Saul.

Comment by nixit71 Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Cowardly. Always happy to hear the words “false alarm”. When you send something to an office, what do you think the chances are that it’s going to arrive at a target unimpeded?

Did you mean to put an intern, or other staff employee at risk? It’s stupid. Stop doing it. Jerk.

Comment by A guy Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:15 pm
Hey, I know why you are in prison.

Why?

You’re stupid.

I am glad the folks in the AG’s office are safe.

Comment by dupage dan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:00 pm
There was a package addressed to a lawyer … sent to the AG’s office?

Comment by Georg Sande Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:06 pm
How would a prisoner get access to white powder or flour?

Comment by Mama Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Mama, all kinds of white powder has been known to make it into prisons for the right price. I imagine flour wouldn’t be a tough get.

Those dudes in New York got power tools….

Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:25 pm