Illinois National Guard activated for flooding
SPRINGFIELD — Forecasted flooding in southern Illinois has prompted Gov. Pat Quinn to call up the National Guard.
Quinn's initial Tuesday activation includes up to 125 guardsmen, who will deploy to Marion to help with emergency planning. The governor's office says more troops could be called upon if they're needed.
The Ohio and Mississippi rivers rose Tuesday and local officials say evacuations could be necessary.
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