Politics & Government
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Marking June 6 Wear Orange Day In Honor Of Hadiya Pendleton
It would be part of a resolution recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month and honoring Hadiya Pendleton nationally.
Updated on: June 3, 2025
Illinois lawmakers are marking a day in the memory of Hadiya Pendleton.
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She was shot and killed at Harsh Park, a block away from King College Prep High School, in 2013. The shooting happened just days after she marched in former President Barack Obama's 2013 Inauguration Day parade.
Lawmakers are designating June 6 as Wear Orange Day.
