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Chicago

Pritzker prepares to testify on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - June 9, 2025

Riots through the weekend between protesters and state and local law enforcement in Los Angeles led to the Trump administration calling in the National Guard. #migrant

Politics

Batinick salutes nephew’s service, pushes for Meari memorial

Will County Gazette - July 9, 2021

Batinick salutes nephew's service, pushes for Meari memorial (Springfield, IL) - Veteran state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently rose on the House floor to salute his 17-year-old nephew who has joined the National Guard.

National

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ACTIVATES APPROXIMATELY 500 NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FOR U.S. CAPITAL SECURITY AT DOD REQUEST

John Kraft - January 30, 2021

In response to a DOD request, Governor Pritzker has activated ~500 National Guard troops.

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