Illinois
 Radio Network reports that the troops got word Saturday to
be ready to move out if needed. The network says about 160 troops
will be on the East Coast to provide assistance. About 90 of those
were dispatched from a base in Ohio, while others in Chicago,
Decatur and Peoria also got the call.Initially, about 1,000
troops were put on standby, but most have now been told to stand
down.
The governor's office says New York has agreed to reimburse
Illinois for expenses related to the deployment.
[Associated Press]
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