Texas National Guard troops remain stationed in Elwood, Illinois, costing taxpayers millions

In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million.

Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Illinois in Focus: Trump admin asks SCOTUS to lift Guard restraints; Pritzker opposes ‘head tax’

Thursday Oct. 23rd, 2025 Greg Bishop, Illinois editor for The Center Square, hosts Illinois In Focus Daily, a review of some of the top Illinois headlines with timely and relevant news and interviews.
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National Guard troops stun with rare vow to defy Trump's orders

President Donald Trump might be the commander in chief, but two National Guard soldiers vowed to refuse to follow his orders if they conflict with the law and the Constitution. Two Illinois National Guard members told CBS News that they want no part of deploying to Chicago to help deport immigrants.

Gov. JB Pritzker: "My Theory" Is Trump Wants National Guard In Cities To "Seize Ballot Boxes" And "Steal The Election"

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM that President Trump wants to deploy the National Guard into cities across the U.S so he can steal future elections by "seizing the ballot boxes.
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