Quinn: ISP could deploy in Chicago if mayor asks

Published July 8, 2014 8:44pm ET



CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn says he would be prepared to deploy state police to help address Chicago violence if Mayor Rahm Emanuel requests it.

Over the years Illinois State Police have assisted authorities in Chicago and East St. Louis fight street violence.

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