Visitors praise increased security at Illinois Capitol

Wednesday, November 14, 2001

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Thirty-three schoolchildren visited the state Capitol and were met by guards -- some armed -- searching bags and inspecting IDs Tuesday.

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