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Members of the Illinois National guard joined local Law Enforcement in chicago to assist with street closures. We implemented stringent parameters on their mission and use of force including no interference with peaceful protestors expressing their First Amendment rights. Since that deployment, we have received additional reports of escalating situations and for assistance from communities around the state. We have now called up an additional 250 members of the Illinois National guard to be ready to assist other cities across the state that have faced a surge of destructive action, notably looting over the last 24 hours. Again, our role is to support the response led by local Law Enforcement and municipalities. We are working with local leaders and Law Enforcement to meet their for assistance to the greatest extent possible. An additional 300 Illinois State Police Troopers are also coming online today into tonight to help keep our communities utside chicago safe with a focus on prevent

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