The 300 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents expected to arrive in the Chicago area will be based at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago. The site could also host the National Guard . If President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to send guard members to Chicago — over the objections of Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson — then it would be unprecedented.

For those who have not passed through the gates of the installation, Great Lakes plays a key role in the 250-year-old United States Navy. It is its only “boot camp,” which is where new recruits from around the country gather for processing, classes and skills training before they can be recognized as sailors. Famous graduates include George Halas, Chicago Bears founder and coach; Carl Brashear, t

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