While Illinois is mostly thought of as a blue state these days, close to 2.5 million people in the state voted for Donald Trump. It's no surprise there are a lot of Illinois folks in the capitol or on their way there ahead of Inauguration Day.

The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Approximately 140 Illinois National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C. for the 60th presidential inauguration. The soldiers and airmen will be on duty for about 10 days. According to the Illinois National Guard, around 110 soldiers and 30 airmen are expected to be activated on federal orders.

WASHINGTON D.C. (WSIL) -- 140 members with the Illinois National Guard were deployed to Washington D.C. to help with security with the Presidential Inauguration on January 20.

On the day of President Donald Trump's second inauguration, thousands of supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. Take a look at what our photographers captured.

Republican state Rep. Dennis Tipsword, who represents parts of rural Bloomington-Normal in the 105th House District, will head to Washington, D.C., for Inauguration Day on Monday.

CARBONDALE — Six Southern Illinois University Carbondale journalism students will receive hands-on experience covering President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.

The Illinois National Guard will send 110 soldiers and 30 airmen to help with security at the presidential inauguration next week in Washington D.C. Airmen with the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing and soldiers with the 5th Civil Support Team in Bartonville,

Troops will assist with site security around the Capitol for about 10 days. CHICAGO - The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday. Local ...

Jan. 24, the 52nd annual March for Life took place in Washington D.C., with tens of thousands of pro-lifers gathering to march in defense of the unborn.

With a new D.C. statehood bill in Congress, the idea of the District becoming a state is back in the spotlight.

A Republican bill proposes renaming Washington Dulles International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport.