Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): This Inauguration Day, when President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States later today, will be unlike anything seen before.
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Ceremonies spearheaded by Mr. Biden and Kamala Harris marked the federal government’s first official nod to the staggering death toll from the pandemic.
Some parking meters on Capitol Avenue and Monroe Street remain bagged for now.
Beth Hundsdorfer, the chief public information officer for the Illinois State Police, said while there were no major incidents specifically aimed toward the Capitol or surrounding areas this past weekend, our collective precautionary measures were put in place to ensure the safety and security of the Capitol complex, surrounding areas and the public in general.
ISP is working with Secretary of State Capitol Police and other local law enforcement agencies.
Deputy Chief Joshua Stuenkel of the Springfield Police Department said commuters Wednesday can expect portions of streets surrounding the Capitol Complex to be closed Wednesday morning. Street closures will include College, Monroe, Edwards and Second streets. Commuters should plan an alternate route.