ELWOOD, Ill. (WGN) — Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Illinois late Monday night to join Illinois National Guard troops at an Army Reserve training center in Elwood, fueling a growing political dispute over the federal government’s role in the deployment.

WGN-TV crews saw several soldiers walking in and out of a hangar on the campus, dressed in camouflage uniforms, some carrying guns. Trailers have been set up on site, and according to the Chicago Tribune, a contractor said the troops will sleep there. Portable showers and a dining hall that can accommodate 250 people have also been installed.

Trucks were seen arriving with what appeared to be metal fencing materials, signaling that preparations for an extended stay may be underway.

Local officials say they’ve received no

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