Rep. Delia Ramirez becomes latest local official to receive suspicious mail, prompting FBI response
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WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez is one of the latest elected officials to receive a suspicious envelope in the mail. Police were called to the congresswoman's office in West Chicago on Monday afternoon. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe FBI later took over the investigation. Top Stories4 family members among 5 dead after murder-suicide shooting at Mundelein home, police sayEvanston students recall New Trier fans yelling alleged racist, homophobic slurs at football game44 minutes agoOfficials ID 75-year-old woman who died after vehicle drove into 'contaminated water' in GaryAuthorities have not said what was inside the envelope. Similar mail has arrived at government offices around the country, including the offices of at least five other members of Congress from Illinois. No hazardous substances have been found. SEE ALSO | Suspicious letters prompt hazmat responses at 2 Cook County government buildingsREAD MORE | Suspicious letters sent to congressional offices in Illinois, FBI investigates nationwide incidentsCopyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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