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Registration is Now Open for IFI’s Annual Banquet!
By David E. Smith   |   05.07.26
Registration is NOW OPEN for the annual IFI Banquet featuring nationally renowned pro-life speaker Seth Gruber! Join conservatives from across Illinois for an inspiring evening focused on faith, family, freedom, and defending preborn life. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today.
“Highest Property Taxes in the Country”: Illinois Lawmakers Push for Relief
By David E. Smith   |   05.06.26
Illinois families are drowning in rising costs—gasoline, food, insurance, utilities. And now Springfield risks driving property taxes even higher? Enough is enough. Stop squeezing families to feed wasteful and unaccountable government.
The State Is Not a Parent
By Thomas Hampson   |   05.06.26
For the past half century, I have watched the federal government, state governments, and local governments throughout this country - including here in Illinois - systematically squeeze parents out of their children's care and replace them with agents of the state.
Guardrails, Schmardrails.
By Bethany Bachman   |   05.05.26
Illinois Democrats are bent on removing every possible barrier to the life-altering procedures of abortion and gender reassignment, and last week, they took another step in that direction.
A Wrinkle in Time
May is Older Americans Month—a time to honor the generations who understood that marriage isn’t disposable. It takes faithfulness, sacrifice, and commitment rooted in truth. When culture redefines it, families suffer. It’s time to restore God’s design.
Playing By the Rules
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   05.02.26
God calls us to live by His rules—not the world’s. When we compromise truth for convenience, we lose our witness and weaken our walk. Faithfulness isn’t easy—but it’s always right.
The Dangerous Fruit of a Broken Education System
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.02.26
A school teacher who planned & carried out political violence—and the warning signs were there. For years, parents have been told not to worry about what’s happening in classrooms. But when ideology replaces truth, the consequences are real. Parents, grandparents and pastors: it’s time to take a hard look.
Join Us for a Time of Prayer in Springfield
By David E. Smith   |   05.01.26
Our state doesn’t need more politics—it needs prayer. Stand with believers across Illinois on May 20 to intercede for our leaders, families, and future.
What Happens After the Script?
By Larry Holder, MD   |   05.01.26
Physician-Assisted Suicide is being practiced without the evidence standards required for ANY other medical intervention. No randomized trials. No reliable data on safety or outcomes. Yet Physician-Assisted Suicide is treated as “healthcare.” Ending a life isn’t treatment—it’s the abandonment of it.
“The Rainbow Belongs to God”: A Message Springfield Needs to See
By David E. Smith   |   04.30.26
We’re praying God will use a simple message to turn hearts back to Him: “The Rainbow Belongs to God.” Help us keep this billboard up in Springfield this summer. Please prayerfully consider supporting this billboard campaign.
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