ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- While not on the agenda for Thursday night's High School District 214 meeting, people with opposing views made it their own agenda to show up, speaking out on a proposal to honor Wheeling High School alum Charlie Kirk at his alma mater, which is one of multiple schools in the district.

It came after the conservative activist was killed in a shooting on a Utah college campus last week.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

"What rationale could they possibly have for not wanting to recognize an alumnus of their school who has had more profound impact on our country's direction than anyone in his generation?" Kirk memorial supporter Steve Blye said.

Two opposing petitions on Change.org have garnered thousands of signatures each.

On

See Full Page