“From his time as Secretary of State to his two terms as Governor, Jim Edgar led with a steady hand and a deep commitment to the institutions of our state,” Bailey said. #legacy
In his statement, Niemerg described Kirk’s death as a “political assassination” and criticized what he characterized as inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic leaders, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker. #civility
“There are many unanswered questions about what happened today, but one thing seems abundantly clear – Charlie Kirk was murdered for being a credible spokesman for conservative ideas,” the statement read. #statement
The senator argued that Chicago’s position as the state’s economic and cultural hub has been central to the Bears’ rise as one of the NFL’s most recognized franchises. #stadiums
The Illinois Policy Institute found that state government spending on higher education in Illinois increased over $2 billion as enrollment dropped by more than 106,000 students between 2009 and 2024. #colleges