Tag: National Guard

State National Guard assists in Convention

Several hundred members of the Illinois National Guard are working with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies to support the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. The activation of National Guard members was planned months in advance and in coordination with the City of Chicago, the U.S....

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National Guard assists Aurora vaccination

The State of Illinois is sending a National Guard unit to help at the Aurora COVID-19 vaccination site. Currently, seven members of the National Guard are stationed at the Aurora location. The additional 18-member Illinois National Guard unit will arrive at the Aurora location April 27. The Aurora vaccination site...

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Illinois National Guard sets up test centers, not military

By Ben Orner The Illinois National Guard is assisting the State’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) response by setting up testing centers and other civil action, not preparing for military action which has been rumored on social media, its adjutant general said during a news briefing on the virus Monday. Brigadier General Richard...

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