St. Charles, Illinois
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A delegation of Texas House Democrats needed to evacuate their resort in Illinois Wednesday morning attributable to a potential bomb threat, in accordance with a number of lawmakers and native police.
St. Charles Police in a press release says the division “responded to a potential bomb threat at the Q-Center hotel and convention complex.” The assertion goes on to say that 400 folks had been evacuated and that the realm was secured however that the bomb squad didn’t discover any system after a radical search.
“This morning, a threat was made against the safety of the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred. We are grateful for Governor Pritzker, local, and state law enforcement for their quick action to ensure our safety,” Texas House Democratic caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu, Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Ramón Romero, and Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Barbara Gervin Hawkins stated in a press release.
Several Texas House Democrats have assembled in Illinois for a quorum break amid their standoff with Texas House Republicans over proposed modifications to the congressional maps in the state that will favor Republicans.
Two state reps – John Bucy and Ann Johnson – stated Texas House Democrats faced a bomb threat and had been evacuated from their resort in Illinois, the place a number of Democratic lawmakers have traveled this week amid their quorum break.
“We were promptly evacuated, and thankfully, everyone is safe,” Bucy stated in a press release. “Unfortunately, this is what happens when Republican leaders, like our corrupt Attorney General, call on their supporters to ‘hunt us down.’ We’ve been threatened by the governor, the attorney general, and our colleagues in the House. This harmful discourse emboldens bad actors and encourages violence. It’s unacceptable and needs to end.”
“But let me be clear: Texas Democrats are not deterred — we are determined. We will push through the threats and the noise to keep fighting for our constituents, our democracy, and our country. This is a fight worth having,” he continued.
“Thankfully, no one was harmed. But this is the kind of danger that comes from reckless rhetoric. When the Attorney General tells people to ‘hunt us down,’ it’s not just politics — it’s a threat to our safety,” Johnson stated. “Continuing to go further and further down the path of incitement and intimidation is dangerous. And this is the perfect example,” Johnson continued. “We won’t be intimidated. Texas Democrats are united, resolute, and more committed than ever to standing up for the people we represent. This moment demands courage — and we’re ready to meet it.”
Rep. Ron Reynolds tells NCS there was announcement in regards to the threat over the resort intercom at round 7:15 am native time.
Bucy and Johnson each referenced an X submit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton the place he stated, “We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.”
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated he has directed the Illinois State Police “to ensure we maintain public safety.”
“Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable,” Pritzker wrote on X.
St. Charles Police say friends have returned to the resort and that the investigation is ongoing.