DuPage County Board Votes to Remove the Name of Henry Hyde from Wheaton Courthouse

Cancel Culture Strikes in DuPage County

The DuPage County Board has voted to remove the name of former U.S. Representative Henry Hyde from the Wheaton Courthouse—an honor originally bestowed in 2010 to recognize his long and distinguished service as a pro-life Congressman representing Illinois. Along with removing his name, the board also rescinded prior approval for a monument in his honor. This decision was driven by Hyde’s association with the Hyde Amendment, a legislative provision he authored in 1976 that prohibits the use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund most abortions. The Hyde Amendment has remained a consistent and significant point of debate in the federal budget process for nearly 50 years.

Henry Hyde was targeted not for wrongdoing or scandal, but for his unwavering commitment to defending the lives of the unborn. This is cancel culture at its worst—stripping a respected public servant of recognition simply because he stood for Life. It sends a chilling message: pro-life leaders are no longer welcome in public spaces, even in the communities they faithfully served.

Who Was Henry Hyde?

Henry Hyde was an exemplary public servant with decades of service in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1975 until his passing in 2007. He was a respected figure in national politics and deeply appreciated by his constituents in the DuPage area, who re-elected him for over 30 years. In 2010, the DuPage County Board rightfully chose to honor him by naming the Wheaton Courthouse after him and approving a monument to commemorate his contributions.

This latest move erases that history and disrespects the values of countless Illinois residents who supported him. While pro-abortion politicians continue to be honored across the country, pro-life leaders like Hyde are now being scrubbed from public memory. It's a one-sided, partisan attempt to silence a legacy that deserves respect—regardless of political stance.

If we are to be a truly inclusive society, there must be room to honor leaders from all perspectives—not just those who align with the prevailing political winds.