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Legislative Update & Witness Slips for the Week of May 11, 2026
By David Curtin   |   05.11.26
The Illinois General Assembly is in the homestretch before its May 31 adjournment. Several bad bills are still moving through committees and toward final votes — please take action and email lawmakers so they hear from pro-family voters in their districts!
Illinois Expands Gambling, Then Treats the Disorder
By David E. Smith   |   05.11.26
More than 1 in 3 boys have gambled. Over half of adults have too. This isn’t “harmless fun”—it’s addictive. The house always wins; the player loses. Illinois reaps revenue from those losses—then asks taxpayers to fund programs to address the “gambling disorder” it helped create.
My First Mother’s Day
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.09.26
In a culture that often devalues marriage, children, and family, Christian mothers are shaping souls, building homes, and leaving an eternal legacy. We cannot underestimate the importance of faithful motherhood. It is one of God’s greatest gifts and callings.
Why Worship Matters to Christian Moms
Christian mothers play a powerful role in shaping the spiritual foundation of the home. Worship, prayer, and faithfully pointing children to Christ are not small things — they are kingdom work with eternal impact.
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.
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