Chicago Actually Considers Bringing In The National Guard To Put Down The Violence

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council does not have a regular August meeting, so four aldermen have called a special meeting to discuss safety in the city.

Two rounds of looting, civil unrest and one of the most violent summers in years prompted the call for the meeting.

"We need to have a public discussion on the record as to what we are doing as a city council to protect the city of Chicago," said 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez.

One of the discussion points is whether the Illinois National Guard should be called in for the next few months.

"That is something that should be discussed," said 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston. "Whether you agree with it or not, these are topics we need to be discussing as a city."