60 Illinois National Guard activated to help with COVID-19 response

According to the Illinois National Guard Facebook page, Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 60 Illinois National Guard service members to assist with COVID-19 response.

The group includes 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group and 17 planners and liaison officers from both Army National Guard and Air National Guard units from across the state, including medical planners.

The activation is to assist with anticipated need for logistical support and medical staffing.