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Don’t Leave Home Without It…REALLY
As if we needed it, the Department of Homeland Security posted this reminder on April 12th:
Secular Invocation Replaces Prayer at Illinois Capitol
By David E. Smith   |   04.30.25
Illinois State Representative Grasse was called upon today to give the opening prayer in that chamber. Instead of taking a few minutes to thank God for His goodness and then humbly ask for His help, wisdom and direction for their work, she decided to lead the assembled officials in a moment of utter irreverence.
Will Trump’s “Baby Boom” Plan Fix the Birth Rate?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.30.25
President Trump, along with his advisors, are currently in the process of debating government programs to incentivize families to have children and thereby fight the declining birth rate.
The Anointed Want Your Children Screened
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   04.29.25
A troubling bill is pending in the Illinois House after passing in the Illinois Senate. Our state lawmakers are seeking to implement universal mental health screening annually in public schools. Although the Board of Education would bring in “professionals” to implement the screenings, we've many reasons to be suspicious that the values of the government would not align with Christian family values.
What is Happening in Deerfield School District 109?
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.29.25
In the recent controversy in Deerfield School District 109, it is alleged that administrators at Alan B. Shepard Middle School and the District forced young girls to change in front of a boy who identifies as a girl.
Legislative Update for the Week of April 28, 2025
04.28.25
The opposition isn't resting and neither should we.
Assisted Suicide Up For a Vote in Springfield?
By David E. Smith   |   04.28.25
Every human being is created by Almighty God in His image and has inherent dignity and value. Terminal illnesses and suffering does not diminish this fact.
Anti-Christian Bias Task Force
By David E. Smith   |   04.26.25
President Trump and Attorney General Bondi recognize that religious liberty is foundational to all of our Constitutional freedoms, and that they are doing all they can do to protect our first freedom. All Americans should be free to exercise their faith without government intrusion in school, in the military, in the workplace, and in the public square.
Why Pastors Should Talk About Politics
By Ecce Verum   |   04.26.25
In today’s weird world, we treat religion and politics like two combustible chemicals. They must be kept in separate sealed containers and never allowed to mix with each other. 
Parental Rights, SCOTUS and Why Homeschooling May Be Your Answer
04.25.25
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments [this week] in the landmark Mahmoud v. Taylor case, families across America should be paying close attention. At stake is nothing less than parents' fundamental right to direct the moral and religious upbringing of their children.
IFI Featured Video
A Warning for Illinois from Canada about Assisted Suicide. Don’t follow Canada’s lead and give your blessing to pro-suicide legislation, Alex Schadenberg, the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition spoke at the Speak-Out Illinois Conference in 2023 After watching make sure you call your state lawmakers and ask them to vote NO on the Illinois End-of-Life Options Act State Senate Bill 9 For lawmaker names and phone number click “officials finder”
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