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Rauner Encourages Vigilance in Reporting Suspicious Items to Police

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If you see something suspicious, contact law enforcement.  Governor Bruce Rauner relayed that message today in Springfield after speaking at a meeting of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.  The long-scheduled conference happened to open after a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey.

"We have no indications of any imminent threats in the state of Illinois. But we are encouraging, reminding everybody, to stay vigilant."

Rauner says the state police and terrorism response center are on alert.

Amanda Vinicky moved to Chicago Tonight on WTTW-TV PBS in 2017.