CSPAN Illinois Gov. Pritzker News Conference July 12, 2024
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 loo...