Politics & Government
Texas National Guard Troops Remain Stationed In Elwood, Illinois, Costing Taxpayers Millions
At the Army Reserve Center in Elwood, Illinois, a fence still surrounds the perimeter, with big trucks to block what is going on inside.
October 28, 2025
A federal judge blocked the National Guard deployment to the Chicago area until there's a decision from the Supreme Court proceedings.
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But what are the Texas guard members in Illinois doing since they can't be deployed?
At the Army Reserve Center in Elwood, Illinois, a fence still surrounds the perimeter, with big trucks to block what is going on inside. However, soldiers were still inside and appeared to be actively training.
