Illinois National Guard still federalized as President Trump extends order, despite troops sitting idle

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 10, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 10, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/illinois-national-guard-still-federalized-as-president-trump-extends-order-despite-troops-sitting-idle/

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SPRINGFIELD — Three hundred Illinois National Guard troops remain under Republican President Donald Trump’s control roughly a week after an initial 60-day federal activation order expired, continuing a clash over his unprecedented decision to seize authority over state soldiers who have spent almost...