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President Barack Obama whistles as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then onto Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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After a speech at the Illinois State Capitol, President Barack Obama stops at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, Ill.(Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune via AP)
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks to the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, inside the House chamber at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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President Barack Obama delivers remarks to the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, inside the House chamber at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Semi-automatic handguns are seen display for purchase at Capitol City Arms Supply in Springfield, Ill. (Associated Press)
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In this Nov. 16, 2015 photo, Betty Green reacts to a painting she was working on at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Springfield, Ill. A new $2.8 million center, under construction in Riverton and scheduled to open in March 2016, will be one of a growing number of residential options for people with memory-related disorders in the Springfield area. (Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES
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Thomas J. Sullivan, 40, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was killed in an apparent terror attack on Thursday, July, 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Facebook photo.
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This Jan. 20, 2012, file photo shows a Happy Meal with french fries and a drink at a McDonald's, in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File) ** FILE **
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Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker speaks to reporters while showing off his book, "The Maverick and the Machine" at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., in his June 11, 2007, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
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Former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson speaks during his enshrinement ceremony into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., Friday night, Sept. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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Virginia Republican Senate candidate Ed Gillespie told supporters the race was too close to call at his election night party in Springfield, Virginia. (Associated Press)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Historical photographs of musician John Farris, who was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (images provided by the Farris family)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Historical photographs of musician John Farris, who was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (images provided by the Farris family)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Musician John Farris was a member of George S. Patton Jr.'s 3rd Army Band during World War II, Springfield, Va., Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)