Note...just like his colleague Senator Dick Durbin, Kirk is NOT wearing a sash.
Reminder:
Cook County President Tony Preckwinkle. Nope. No sash.
CTU Prez Karen Lewis. Nope. No sash.
Mayoral hopeful and current Alderman Bob Fioretti. Nope. No sash.
US Senator Dick Durbin? Nope. No sash.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Nope. No sash.
Governor Pat Quinn? Nope. No sash.
Just like European Royalty!