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    Illinois National Guard Activated for State Active Duty Mission [Image 15 of 20]

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    Illinois National Guard Activated for State Active Duty Mission

    NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    09.22.2022

    Photo by Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    Air Force Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard coined five Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen after Univision interviews at the Illinois Army National Guard's North Riverside armory. Governor JB Pritzker issued an emergency disaster proclamation on Sept. 14 and activated approximately 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to support asylum seekers arriving nearly daily to Chicago. More than 60 percent of the Soldiers and Airmen activated are Spanish speakers. The proclamation enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and other state agencies, in close coordination with the City of Chicago, Cook County, and other local governments, to ensure the individuals and families receive the assistance they need. This includes transport, emergency shelter and housing, food, health screenings, medical assessments, treatments, and other necessary care and services.

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    Date Taken: 09.22.2022
    Date Posted: 09.28.2022 17:40
    Photo ID: 7439416
    VIRIN: 220922-A-OH563-530
    Resolution: 2340x2116
    Size: 780.52 KB
    Location: NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS, US

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