( CNN ) -- In yet another sign of the gravity of Chicago 's violent crime problem , 40 Illinois State Police officers will soon hit the streets in beleaguered neighborhoods . The officers represent an expansion of a partnership between Chicago Police and the Illinois State Police . `` Earlier this year I told ( Chicago ) Mayor ( Rahm ) Emanuel we would help in any way we could to combat violence in the city . When he requested assistance , I immediately agreed to help , '' Illinois Gov . Pat Quinn said in a press release announcing the move . The 40 officers will join the Chicago Police Department 's Fugitive Unit and help search for wanted criminals . `` I 'm proud to bring so many partners together to focus on real solutions that will help ensure every child in every neighborhood has the safety and opportunities they deserve , '' Emanuel said in a press release . The additional officers are expected to be added in the next 30 days . Chicago is suffering through an awful summer of violent shootings . Over the Fourth of July weekend alone more than 60 people were shot and nine were killed . The state police and Chicago Police will form `` surge '' teams with five Chicago Police officers and two state troopers , according to the press release from Quinn 's office . The teams will work to find known violent criminals in an effort to get them off of the streets of Chicago . The expanded partnership will be funded with current state police resources . And at the city level , steps have been taken to get more boots on the ground . Last week , Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy ordered 150 officers to be taken off of administrative jobs and added to street patrol , Monday through Thursday , CNN affiliate WLS reported . In addition to heightened police forces , the city is also taking a softer approach to quell crime . A local supermarket chain will provide food for Faith in Action community events . These events , hosted by community and faith groups , take place in neighborhoods most impacted by violence . After Faith in Action events were held over Memorial Day , there were no shootings in Chicago for 42 hours , according to a statement from the mayor 's office . `` I am very pleased that Mayor Emanuel has committed to a community process to address our public safety challenges , '' said the Rev . Dr. L. Bernard Jakes of the West Point Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago . `` He is listening and responding . '' Man featured in CNN 's 'Chicagoland ' series injured in drive-by shooting . 3-year-old critically wounded in Chicago shooting . 47 shot , 5 dead , Chicago officials meet .
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.