"In the wake of the recent incident at the Capitol, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to the Biden administration is of the utmost importance," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
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Members of the Illinois National Guard from units based in Peoria and Bloomington will be activated to help with next week s inauguration in Washington.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday ordered the activation of about 200 Guard members. The District of Columbia requested additional support from the Guard for the Jan. 20 festivities.
“In the wake of the recent incident at the Capitol, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to the Biden administration is of the utmost importance,” said Pritzker. The Illinois National Guard is renown for its exemplary soldiers and airmen and I am proud to have them represent Illinois alongside other servicemembers during the upcoming presidential inauguration.
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LaSalle Veteran’s Home. IDES, the dishonesty from this Administration is comparable to Rauner.. How dare you question us..
I wonder if Pritzker is wishing he had run for Senate.
I heard his condescending reaction to Hannah’s question and thought there must be no way in the world the Natty Guard would be going anywhere near the veterans homes. Not a good look at all. Very maddening.
It’s been interesting watching over the last several months to see just how thin skinned Pritzker appears to be. He probably wasn’t questioned or defied much if ever in his previous life.