CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- As impeachment moves forward, Illinois Congress members are worrying about the possibility of further violence following last week’s Capitol assault.
Naperville Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood admits the fear of violence is real among her and some of her colleagues after voting to impeach the President a second time.
And there have been threats following from last week’s Capitol building assault. She said the Secret Service and other authorities are assuring lawmakers they can be kept safe at next week’s inauguration.
"I hope that we do not see more death and destruction, but I think that everybody here is standing by on very high alert," she said. "Yet, we will not stop our work," including the work holding people accountable for what happened last week.
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Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger said his vote to impeach Donald Trump was an action of conscience, but he’s facing anger from many in his District, and even some in his family.
And while the Channahon conservative said he strongly advocates for First Amendment rights, he’s concerned about some of the organized threats against members of Congress on social media right now.
"If you look at a thing like Parler and the screenshots I have been sent, threats targeting me from Parler. That cannot happen, and not just from a violence prospective, but from a functioning democracy prospective," he said.
Kinzinger said Congress members have been briefed on efforts to protect them and precautions they should take in the coming weeks.