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
The Gun Violence Prevention PAC (G-PAC) of Illinois joined with GIFFORDS, Brady, and March For Our Lives on Thursday to demand federal action on gun safety, including reversing Trump-era rollbacks and restoring funding for community-based programs. #guns