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* From the SoS…
Dear Mr. Miller:
The attached list has been compiled in response to your recent FOIA request for a list of people who are currently banned from entering the Illinois Statehouse and/or Statehouse complex. Please note that the individuals on this list were not banned from the capitol complex. However, they would only be allowed access to the complex if they were escorted by or under surveillance of law enforcement officers. Access to the capitol complex may be restricted for a number of reasons, including: threatening comments or behavior directed at state officials or employees; inappropriate communications with a state official; inappropriate or suspicious behavior on the capitol complex; as required by an order of protection; conduct related to discharge from State employment; found in a restricted area of the capitol complex; threats of damage to property located on the complex; release from a secure State psychiatric hospital to which the individual had be committed pursuant to a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity for a crime of violence on the capitol complex.
Nathan Maddox
Senior Legal Adviser
Office of the Secretary of State
Click here for the full list. Former Rep. Jack Franks is on the list as is a person named William J. Kelly.
…Adding… You may have noticed the name “Captain Cautious America (formerly Anderson, Mark A.)” on the list. Here’s some background…
Of course, he can’t become president until he turns 35. But he has other ideas to work on until then.
A nursing student, he says he has been studying several sexually transmitted diseases. He believes he has conjured a cure for several of them.
“It was just simple mathematics and an understanding of antibiotics,” he says.
He hasn’t shared his secret with any public-health officials — “just people in my own circle,” he says — but he would gladly relay his calculations and formulas to the U.S. government. Then government-backed researchers and scientists could mass produce the cure, which not only could help Americans but be sold overseas.
…Adding… As some commenters have noted, Derek Potts is also on the list…
A 39-year-old man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2004 fatal shooting of a Capitol security guard soon will be released from a locked state psychiatric hospital and transferred for at least five years to an outpatient, residential treatment center in Chicago, a Sangamon County judge ruled Tuesday.
The decision from Associate Judge Jack Davis II came after a 3½-hour hearing and over the objection of State’s Attorney Dan Wright, who said he wasn’t convinced of Derek Potts’ remorse and remained concerned Potts could hurt others again.
Davis acknowledged what he called the tragic loss of William “Bill” Wozniak to the rural Petersburg man’s widow, several other relatives and Capitol-based police, all seated in the courtroom audience. Davis said Wozniak was a “five-star family man” and a “dedicated public servant.”
…Adding… William Kelly just sent me an e-mail…
That’s news to me
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:22 am
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I may have found my new CapFax nickname on this list.
Comment by Vote Quimby Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:26 am
Oh no, not Captain Cautious America…now who will save us?
Comment by fs Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:26 am
It’s outrageous that “Captain Cautious America” is banned. What will happen if Timid Thanos shows up?
Comment by Boots Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:28 am
Uh, “Mendez, James, III” was banned on 5/22/2018, and “Menendez, James, III” was banned on date unknown. I think there’s a typo.
Comment by Perrid Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:30 am
Kelly just wanted in that building so badly
Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:32 am
So why did it take so many tries to get this?
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:32 am
He has a twitter account
https://twitter.com/markand38605102
Comment by May soon be required Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:34 am
I suppose it is not possible to get reasons for each person’s banishment. I could understand that but would be interesting to know. Any possibility Captain Cautious can get back in soon? I think we need him
Comment by DuPage Saint Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:36 am
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:36 am
I get now why they wouldn’t want this public. If you are the person one of the banned people has bothered they can now see this list and the date and recognize it is your complaint. Let’s look out for victims a bit more?
Comment by Yikes Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:41 am
==So why did it take so many tries to get this?==
We will probably be getting closer to understanding when the “I find it outrageous that _______________ was not banned from the Capitol” comments, tweets and posts start to flow.
Comment by MacDonald Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:42 am
Curious if that satirical stuff could prevent the issuance of a RN license.
Comment by Curious Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:43 am
I knew the Derek Potts name seemed familiar. The 2004 Capitol attacker who killed a guard.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191203/capitol-security-guards-killer-to-be-released-to-residential-treatment-facility-in-chicago
Just a hunch but bet quite a few of the people on that list probably made threats of violence or worse.
Comment by ChicagoBars Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:43 am
My alter ego is Captain Reckless and Captain Cautious is my arch enemy.
Comment by Pundent Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:44 am
I haven’t entered a state building (other than motor vehicle office) for a long time. But IIRC I only had to pass through a metal detector but did not show an ID.
If that is still the case, how will the SOS know if these people are entering a state building?
Comment by don the legend Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:47 am
Captain Obvious gave up on Illinois a long time ago
Comment by Drake Mallard Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:47 am
Do the guys on the list twice have twin siblings with the same name, or are they just double extra special banned?
Comment by Just Curious Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:48 am
Note that upon his release, Derek Potts (the Capitol shooter who shot security guard Bill Wozniak on Sept. 20, 2004) was added to the end of this banned list.
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:51 am
==How will the SOS know if these people are entering a state building?==
That was my question. They have never asked for ID.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:55 am
I’m surpised that Tim Mapes isn’t on this list, at least not yet.
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:56 am
=== I get now why they wouldn’t want this public. If you are the person one of the banned people has bothered they can now see this list and the date and recognize it is your complaint. Let’s look out for victims a bit more? ===
Almost certainly, the people on the list know why.
Comment by Just Observing Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 10:56 am
I’m actually surprised the list is so small. I’m on the Board of a small, relatively insignificant unit of government and our list of banned citizens at any given time is probably around five. With the number of people in the state and with the anger people (rational or not) direct toward the state, I would think the list would be in the hundreds.
Comment by Just Observing Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:00 am
My understanding is that former members of the legislature receive lifetime floor privliges unless they become a lobbyist. Would those still be extended to Rod, who served in the IL House from 1993-1997?
Comment by Rod_is_Back Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:01 am
I’d bet there is a separate list that CMS has got the Thompson Center.
Comment by LTSW Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:03 am
What was the name of the lady tossing all the powder around that caused the lock down?
Comment by Todd Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:07 am
=What was the name of the lady tossing all the powder around that caused the lock down?=
I did not find the name of the woman who tossed powder on July 6 2017. There is a person on the list that was banned that month and year.
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:17 am
I’m glad you finally got the list. I wonder how you persuaded them to give it to you.
Comment by Levois J Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:20 am
State Police Protective Service Unit controls access to the Thompson Center not CMS
Comment by Drake Mallard Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:20 am
So you’re telling me the former State Rep. (and current) McHenry County Chair Jack Franks checks in with Sos Police when he arrives at the Capitol entrance? “Yeah dudes, I’m here to lobby for more funding..now walk with me..”
Comment by Billy Sunday Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:24 am
William Kelly is interesting, if that’s the same guy who keeps running for office.
I thought of him as attention seeking but never more than that.
Comment by Gooner Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:28 am
=What was the name of the lady tossing all the powder around that caused the lock down?=
== i did not find the name of the woman who tossed powder on July 6 2017. There is a person on the list that was banned that month and year.==
She’s not on there because she is a perfectly sane, respectable, kind person who got swept up by overzealous security on high alert bc of the unrelated crazies who had been threatening legislators over their tax votes. Total misunderstanding. https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/woman-who-triggered-lockdown-known-for-calm
Comment by Horseshoe Voter Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 11:41 am
Captain Cautious is banned? I can’t believe they would ban a member in good standing of the League of Captains. Outrageous. And I have not given up on Illinois. Illinois has given up on me.
Comment by Captain Obvious Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 12:19 pm
=====If that is still the case, how will the SOS know if these people are entering a state building?
For a couple of these people on the list, the SOS officers had to physically remove them from the premises which is how they ended up on the list to begin with. Those officers don’t forget faces and photos are on file for officers to become familiar with.
Comment by Cat Herder Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 1:17 pm
Pffew! My name isn’t on the list after all. Evidently my first year in Illinois went okay.
S/
In all seriousness, congrats on getting the info you requested. They sure made it look like a heavy lift for whatever reason.
Comment by Maryjane Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 1:19 pm
Did we have enough fun with the individuals on that list?
Comment by Heyseed Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 1:20 pm
Call this guy
2178274737
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 2:55 pm
==My understanding is that former members of the legislature receive lifetime floor privliges unless they become a lobbyist. Would those still be extended to Rod, who served in the IL House from 1993-1997?
==
Rod never showed up to the Capitol when he was in office. Why would he make the effort now?
Comment by Rich Hill Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 3:51 pm
Rich Hill for the win
Comment by Vote Quimby Thursday, Feb 20, 20 @ 5:16 pm