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Good Intentions, Unprotected Children
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.07.26
"Good intentions" have left children completely unprotected. From failing schools to a federal court ruling that protects the private possession of AI-generated child abuse images, our institutions are actively failing the next generation.
Riley Gaines Plans to Appeal to NCAA Lawsuit
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.06.26
A federal judge dismissed Riley Gaines’ lawsuit, ruling the NCAA isn’t bound by Title IX because it receives no direct federal funding. What about its federally funded member colleges? Women deserve privacy and accountability. Riley is appealing.
One Last Reminder for Friday’s Annual Banquet
By David E. Smith   |   10.05.26
Our state is at a critical crossroads. Join us for IFI’s Annual Banquet on Friday, October 9th, for an evening of vision, conviction, and fellowship. We are honored to host keynote speaker Seth Gruber, who will challenge us to stand firm against the moral decay of our age.
Religious Liberty Verses Government Tyranny and Big Pharma
By David E. Smith   |   10.05.26
eligious freedom is under attack in New York. The state is now weaponizing medical mandates to persecute the Amish community. This isn't public health—it’s state-sponsored tyranny. Will the SCOTUS protect this peaceful, rural community of believers?
The IFI Annual Banquet Is One Week Away!
By David E. Smith   |   10.03.26
Only ONE WEEK until IFI’s Annual Banquet! Join us October 9 for an evening celebrating Faith, Family, and Freedom with pro-life warrior Seth Gruber. Bring a friend, family member, or your pastor. Space is limited. Register online today!
New Bill: Parents Affirming Biology is Not Child Abuse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.03.26
Raising a child according to biological sex is not abuse. Sen. Eric Schmitt’s Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act would protect families from state removal of children over parents’ refusal to affirm gender ideology. Congress must defend parental rights!
Reasons for Sidelining the WNBA
Cheap shots, racial resentment, and confusion over what defines a woman. The WNBA needs a course correction. Women’s basketball should celebrate skill, sportsmanship, and biological reality. Fans have good reasons to sideline it.
New Data Just In: Church Makes Happier Marriages
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.01.26
New data from the Institute for Family Studies supports what we’ve long known: faith strengthens marriages. It is wise to invest in your marriage by seeking God together and nurturing your faith.
A Real Danger and the Harvest of Fear
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.30.26
AI poses real dangers, but fear is being exploited for profit and power. Big Tech invokes “safety” to stifle competition, politicians seek greater control, and foreign adversaries exploit our panic. Take the risks seriously. Question who benefits from the fear.
Grab Your Seats Now for IFI’s Annual Banquet!
By David E. Smith   |   09.29.26
Join IFI and keynote speaker Seth Gruber on October 9 in Elk Grove Village for an evening of vision, conviction, and fellowship with Illinois families, pastors, candidates, and grassroots leaders who refuse to sit on the sidelines as our culture drifts from God.
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