Local Chicago leaders, including Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker, are reacting strongly to the Pentagon's potential plans to deploy the National Guard in the city. Concerns are escalating over how this move might further tensions in a city already grappling with crime and unrest.

Key points:

• Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker are strategizing responses to possible National Guard deployment.
• The Pentagon's plans have drawn criticism, with accusations of militarizing domestic issues.
• Local leaders fear increased tensions and further legal challenges if troops are sent.

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