Armed soldiers are stationed at the gates of the Joliet Local Training Area site for the Illinois National Guard at 20612 Arsenal Road in Elwood on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Laurie Fanelli)
Laurie Fanelli is a freelance photographer for Shaw Local News Network
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