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Dirksen Federal Building locked down in downtown Chicago

Armed man prompts Dirksen Federal Building lockdown in downtown Chicago
The Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago is under lockdown Tuesday. The building was placed on lockdown shortly after 11 a.m., the FBI confirmed. The U.S. Marshals said a man armed with a knife tried to get past security in the building, but was stopped before he could.
FBI, Chicago police respond to 'undisclosed incident' at Dirksen Federal Building
The FBI and Chicago police responded to the Dirksen Federal Building this morning. Officials have not released details, and no injuries or arrests have been reported. CHICAGO - The FBI and Chicago police are responding to a downtown federal courthouse for an "undisclosed incident" on Tuesday.
Panic as knife-wielding man sparks lockdown of federal building in downtown Chicago
A federal building in downtown Chicago has been under lockdown for several hours after a knife-wielding man entered the building
What happened at Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago? What we know
The Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago was locked down after reports of a knife-wielding person inside. FBI is investigating; locals urged to avoid the area.
Authorities responding to incident in lobby of Dirksen Federal Building
Authorities are responding to an incident in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Building Tuesday morning.
Chicago's Dirksen Federal Building on lockdown, FBI says
The Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago was on lockdown Tuesday morning, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As of 11:30 a.m., an emergency response was reported at the scene and the building was on lockdown,
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