SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois politician has introduced a bill that would recognize Sept. 10 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day” in the state.
State. Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, introduced Senate Bill 2694 to “permanently honor the life and legacy of Illinois native Charlie Kirk.”
Kirk, a conservative influencer who attended Wheeling High School, was shot and killed on Sept. 10 at a speaking event in Utah.
“Charlie Kirk, a man of strong faith, a devoted husband and father, dedicated his life to fostering open and honest dialogue,” Anderson wrote in a news release. “He stood unafraid in challenging prevailing narratives and consistently did so through peaceful demonstrations rooted in the belief that free speech is worth protecting.”
Following the killing of Kirk, stories have circulated about people, including city officials who have lost their jobs over statements they made about his death on social media.
Following the attack, Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders, starting with President Donald Trump, need to do more to condemn political violence. An Illinois Republican, on the other hand, filed a bill that would impeach Pritzker, arguing that Pritzker has incited violence on multiple occasions.
Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: New bill would create a ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ in Illinois
Reporting by Tom Ackerman, Springfield State Journal-Register / State Journal-Register
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