Dozens of Illinois State Police to be sent to Chicago to combat gun violence . Troopers to form `` surge '' teams with Chicago police . The 40 officers will join the Chicago Police Department 's Fugitive Unit and help search for wanted criminals . The state will send more than 100 troopers from the Illinois Highway Patrol and other agencies to help patrol Chicago's streets in response to a wave of shootings that have left at least 10 people dead this week.
Dozens of Illinois State Police to be sent to Chicago to combat gun violence . Troopers to form `` surge '' teams with Chicago police . The state will send more than 100 troopers from the Illinois Highway Patrol and other agencies to help patrol Chicago's streets in response to a wave of shootings that have left at least 10 people dead this week.