DuPage County Board Votes on Removing Henry Hyde's Name from Courthouse

The DuPage County Board is set to vote on a resolution to remove the name of late Congressman Henry Hyde from the county courthouse in Wheaton. Hyde, a prominent Republican, is known for the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortions and is viewed as controversial, particularly among Democrats. Board Chair Deb Conroy, a Democrat, supports the name removal due to Hyde's association with the amendment, citing its offensiveness to women, especially in Illinois, a state that values women's health care. The courthouse, currently named the Henry J. Hyde Judicial Office Facility, was named in his honor posthumously in 2010. The proposal has sparked division along party lines, with Republicans like Kevin Coyne and James Zay arguing against the change, emphasizing Hyde's significant contributions to DuPage County. If passed, the building will be renamed the DuPage County Judicial Office Facility, with a plaque being presented to Hyde's family.