Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois State Police will send 40 troopers to Chicago to help city police patrol neighborhoods.
Quinn says five Chicago police officers and two state troopers will be on each of 20 to 25 surge teams working in four Chicago neighborhoods — Mayor Rahm Emanuel requested the help.
The teams will focus on arresting people with known violent criminal histories and who are wanted by law enforcement. Troopers will come from across the state.