Illinois National Guard

The battalion has units based in Marion, Mt. Vernon, West Frankfort, Effingham and Litchfield.

"A dozen years as an enlisted Soldier and noncommissioned officer gave me a great foundation as an officer who understands Soldier issues." Says Eastridge

State officials provide migrants support as total bused to Illinois from Texas surpasses 500

The caller poses as an officer calling about backpay.

More than 800 National Guard members are participating in the annual Cyber Shield training exercise. Cyber Shield’s mission is to develop and train the cyber forces to defend and respond to internal network attacks.

Shootings of Chicago police officers prompt calls for crackdown, gun reform

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Congress needs to get the National Guard reimbursed for the half billion dollars it spent responding to the Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.

Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday his administration has requested the help of the Illinois National Guard at three of four state-run veterans homes,…

Governor J-B Pritzker is adding Williamson County to the existing disaster proclamation to help keep communities safe. A news release from the governor's…

Governor J.B. Pritzker is calling in more reinforcements to help fight flooding.