SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker is urging residents to “remain calm, stay safe and document what you see” as the Trump Administration continues to send military troops to cities.

Pritzker released a statement Saturday saying the state is closely monitoring the federal deployments in the Village of Broadview, near Chicago. Pritzker said safety is his top priority and State Police are in close communication with Broadview police to monitor and maintain public safety.

“Whether it be in Broadview here in Illinois or in Portland, Oregon, the Trump Administration is intentionally creating chaos to threaten sending military troops to American cities and suburbs,” Pritzker said. “The suggestion that chemical agents like tear gas or pepper spray could be used indiscrim

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