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Trump Takes on DEI, CRT & Transgender Ideology in Schools
By David E. Smith   |   08.25.26
President Trump is putting public schools on notice. His administration is taking action against DEI, Critical Race Theory & transgender ideology in our schools while defending girls’ sports & upholding parental authority.
Time Is Running Out for IFI Banquet Early Bird Pricing!
By David E. Smith   |   08.25.26
Don't miss Seth Gruber at the Illinois Family Institute Annual Banquet on Friday, October 9th! As the son of a pregnancy resource center director, Seth has been fighting for life his entire life. Join us for an inspiring evening of fellowship you won't want to miss!
Pre-Order 2026 General Election Voter Guides
By David E. Smith   |   08.24.26
Order your 2026 General Election Voter Guides today! Available in any quantity, IFI’s non-partisan Voter Guide helps Illinois voters understand where candidates stand on important issues before Election Day, November 3, 2026.
Poisonous Lips: Socialism in Action vs. Its Realities
By Oliver Perry   |   08.22.26
What is capitalism? In my article Is Capitalism Immoral? I described capitalism as this:
Is Your Church One of Them?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.21.26
If your church does not have an official statement on the Sanctity of Human Life, as it relates to abortion and assisted suicide, now is the time.
Liberating Children—from Their Parents?
By Alex Newman   |   08.20.26
The war on parents has a new name: “adultism.” Some teacher training programs are increasingly portraying parental authority as “oppression”—casting children as the oppressed and parents as the oppressors. Parental authority is a sacred trust given by God. This isn’t education. It’s an attack on the family.
Illinois Gets Sued Over “Physician-Assisted Suicide” Law
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.19.26
On August 11, 2026, the Thomas More Society, a Chicago non-profit law firm, issued a press release announcing a formal lawsuit against the State of Illinois on behalf of Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Lutheran Care Center, and four Illinois physicians.
Poisonous Lips: Socialist Businesses vs. Its Realities
By Oliver Perry   |   08.17.26
When people are asked what socialism means their answers tend to show that they don’t know. In their minds they’re intermixing capitalism and socialism.
Opting Out of Controversial Public School Content
By David E. Smith   |   08.16.26
From graphic sex-ed and gender ideology to invasive mental health screenings, today’s classrooms are pushing agendas that undermine Christian values. But parents are not powerless. Learn how you can opt out—and take a stand to protect your child’s heart, mind, and innocence.
Prayer Bulletin for August 2026
By David E. Smith   |   08.14.26
We are in an intense spiritual battle, but we serve an all-powerful God (Eph 3:20). Like the men of Issachar, let's understand the times and get on our knees in prayer. We implore you to join us in praying for God's help for our families, state and nation. Use this August 2026 Prayer Bulletin as a guide.
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