Published on October 22, 2025 10:56 am
Last Updated on October 22, 2025 10:56 am
(SEN. McCLURE)
The life of First Amendment advocate and popular radio host Charlie Kirk has been honored by the Illinois Senate through a resolution filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield).
“Charlie Kirk was murdered for sharing his political views in a public place,” said Senator McClure. “He dedicated his life to healthy political discourse, and he encouraged so many college students across the country to participate in debates on important issues.”
Senate Resolution 427, filed by McClure, passed unanimously on October 16, 2025. The resolution officially mourns the passing of Charlie Kirk and extends condolences from the members of the Senate to Kirk’s “family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.” It also directs a copy of the resolution to be presented to his family “as an expression of our deepest sympathy.”
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 1993. Kirk’s organization would become a national powerhouse as the man behind it became an accomplished author, speaker, and talk radio host.
Charlie Kirk was tragically killed on September 10, 2025, when he shot by a sniper during a Turning Point event on the campus of Utah Valley University.
“There is no place for political violence in this country and, while Charlie Kirk was murdered to silence him, his voice is now louder than ever,” said McClure.
