Widespread looting overshadows peaceful protests in Chicago and beyond, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker battles President Donald Trump
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he is deploying Illinois National Guard troops to the suburbs as two people died during disturbances in Cicero and armored sheriff’s vehicles rolled down the main street of Naperville. The activation of about 250 addit...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he is deploying Illinois National Guard troops to the suburbs as two people died during disturbances in Cicero and armored sheriff’s vehicles rolled down the main street of Naperville.
The activation of about 250 additional troops comes after governor ordered 375 service members, all of whom have training as military police officers, to help with crowd control in Chicago, where looting endure Monday as a large, mostly peaceful crowd gathered in Uptown.
The CTA suspended service overnight because of the continuing tensions. Its trains and buses setup again at 6 a.m. Tuesday but not in the downtown area, which remains restricted after the widespread looting over the weekend.
Metra will be out of service for a second day on Tuesday. The transit agency said it may resume service Wednesday, but on an vary schedule.
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