With President Obama on his way to Springfield next week, he might be surprised to see that his birthday could become a state holiday. The bill, if passed and signed, would close state office buildings and other public sites on the day.

Some Springfield residents think Obama deserves it.

"Why not? To me he's done a lot for the country, so I think he'll be well deserved of that," said Illinois resident Bruce Vance.

"I wouldn't be for it because I just think that he hasn't been that good of a president. So, personally, I wouldn't be for that," said Tim Donley, Illinois resident.

If passed into law, it would already add to a dozen state holidays, and would take effect immediately.

President Obama's birthday is August 4th.