Hundreds gathered across Illinois this week to celebrate the life of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, holding candlelight vigils, prayer gatherings, and memorials in the state where he first launched the conservative youth organization.
At Illinois State University, where Kirk spoke on April 8 as part of his “American Comeback Tour,” students and supporters placed a memorial on campus at the very spot where he addressed the crowd earlier this year. The tribute included flowers, handwritten notes, American flags, and a Bible open in homage. Nearly a hundred came together at the ISU quad flagpole for a prayer service that included Christian worship songs.
The Hanover Township Republicans hosted another service, drawing hundreds who lit candles, prayed, and shared memories
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