SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed articles of impeachment against Gov. JB Pritzker over "vile comments" made against Republicans. The Eastern Illinois Republicans are furious with Pritzker's response to the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Pritzker expressed sympathy for Kirk and his family while condemning political violence at an unrelated event Wednesday. However, the Democrat said President Donald Trump ignites this type of violence.

"We saw the shootings, the killings in Minnesota. We've seen other political violence occur in other states," Pritzker said. "I would just say, it's got to stop. I think there are people fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."

Republicans have criticized Pritz

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