Pritzker activates National Guard as FBI warns of state capitol protests

Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50 U.S. state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Crews on Friday were placing plywood over the windows of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield.
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential…
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