Members of an Illinois National Guard unit based in Bloomington are among about 200 guardsmen being activated by Gov. J.B. Priztker to help with safety and security at next week’s
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Maj. Gen. Richard Neely, commander of the Illinois National Guard, said in a statement that "supporting the presidential inauguration is a great opportunity for the Illinois National Guard to be part of history and represent the state of Illinois."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending about 200 members of the Illinois National Guard to Washington, D.C., to help with security at next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
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