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One shooting near Millikin University, another elsewhere in Decatur.
Rodrick Johnson, a U.S. citizen briefly detained, said agents broke through his door and placed him in zip ties.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the president authorized using the Illinois National Guard members, citing what she called “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” that local leaders have not quelled.
During a hastily called evening telephone hearing, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut granted a temporary restraining order sought by California and Oregon.
Noem also accompanied agents Friday on a raid near a local Walmart store and later engaged in a tit-for-tat over unannounced visits — and even bathroom use — with the Broadview mayor.
Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called up.
Thomas McMillan was arrested and found guilty of the murder of 19-year-old Melisa Koontz.
A crowd grew over several hours, some riled by newly installed barricades to separate them from law enforcement officers stationed outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview.
Largest-ever plan covers roads, bridges, waterways, airports, transit and more.
New political action committee led by Pritzker ally backs Stratton.