National Guard sent to help staff deal with outbreaks at veterans homes

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday, Dec. 10 his administration has requested the help of the Illinois National Guard at three of four state-run veterans homes, including two homes that are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. Pritzker said the National Guard members were sent to the LaSalle Veterans’ Home on Thursday, and will arrive on … Continue reading National Guard sent to help staff deal with outbreaks at veterans homes