Illinois Guard Not Being Deployed To Enforce Stay Home Order

Mar 23, 2020 | 6:56 AM

(Springfield, IL) — The Illinois National Guard is not being deployed to enforce Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. The Guard went on social media late last week to address rumors, saying they have only been activated to assist with COVID-19 medical services. Pritzker also addressed the rumors say there is no martial law and that people should “take a deep breath.”

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