Articles by Kathy Valente
By Kathy Valente
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05.30.26
Illinois politicians legalized high potency marijuana. Now some want to legalize psychedelic "magic mushrooms." How many more mind-altering drugs must be normalized before lawmakers admit these policies come with real consequences? Enough social experiments.
By Kathy Valente
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05.13.26
Illinois lawmakers legalized marijuana in 2020, and the state now has more than 275 dispensaries. Now some lawmakers want to legalize more mind-altering substances: psychedelics, including “magic mushrooms.”
By Kathy Valente
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03.23.26
Witness slips are viewed by everyone. They're so effective, the far-left is trying to find ways to mitigate them. They're the best way to make our voices heard in Springfield.
By Kathy Valente
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03.16.26
There's a race to see who goes on to the November election in November and apparently a race to see who can pass the worst piece of legislation.
By Kathy Valente
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03.09.26
Illinois must decide whether to opt into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program—allowing donors to fund education scholarships for students. At least 28 states have already opted in.
But teacher unions are pressuring Springfield to block it. Please call and email Gov. Pritzker—and file 3 witness slips.
By Kathy Valente
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02.26.26
Our Worldview Conference equips families to stand firm in a culture pulling our children away from God. Research from Dr. George Barna shows that embracing 7 core Biblical truths dramatically increases the likelihood of a lasting Biblical worldview (83% vs. just 2% if even one is rejected). Nothing is more important than the spiritual future of our children. Join us — and be equipped to help them stand firm.
By Kathy Valente
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02.23.26
If you filed a witness slip last week — thank you! Unfortunately, we need you to submit it again. The bills in last week’s alert were posted but never heard in committee. Because of that, last week’s witness slips won’t carry over to this week’s hearings.
By Kathy Valente
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02.19.26
A Biblical worldview doesn’t happen by accident — it must be taught and cultivated. Join Dr. George Barna at the IFI Worldview Conference on March 7th in Downers Grove and learn why so many young people are leaving the church — and what we can do about it. There is hope. Be equipped. Reserve your seat today!
By Kathy Valente
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02.16.26
There are a few bills we want to bring to your attention that are scheduled for hearings this week. Please email your state representative and file a witness slip in opposition to these bills. Thank you for your help in opposing these bad bills.
By Kathy Valente
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10.11.25
We truly don’t understand the perversity and depravity of the transgender movement. We truly have no idea the level of devastation that takes place in families whose husband/father decides that he is going to be a female regardless of the mortifying after-shocks to the wife and children. If we did, we would not protect it or condone it.
By Kathy Valente
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07.29.25
Riley Gaines, 12-time All-American swimmer and advocate for women's sports, will speak about faith, fairness, and freedom at the IFI annual banquet on November 7th. You don't want to miss this special event!
By David E. Smith
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07.21.25
Over the past several weeks, elected members of the 117th Congress in Washington DC took their oaths of office on January 3rd, and elected members of the 104th General Assembly were sworn in Springfield were sworn in on January 8th. Today, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States...
By Kathy Valente
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07.17.25
Join Public School Exit’s free, six‑part online Summer Series (Thursdays, July 17–Aug 21) for expert-led “how‑to” instruction on homeschooling, micro-schools, co-ops, biblical worldview, and more. Featuring top leaders—including Dran Reese, Alex Newman, Diane Douglas, and Israel Wayne—this series gives practical tools and community support to families ready to exit public school and educate with purpose. Register now!
By Kathy Valente
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06.12.25
Riley Gaines, a 12-time NCAA All-American and former University of Kentucky swimmer, has become a powerful national voice of truth. This strong Christian woman now leads the charge in defending women's single-sex spaces and championing fairness and equality. Gaines actively speaks out against the inclusion of biological males in women's sports, a commitment she has demonstrated through extensive lobbying and testimony before state legislatures, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House to secure common sense legislation.
By Kathy Valente
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05.27.25
State Representative Robyn Gabel (D-Chicago) and some of her colleagues are advocating for legislation that would permit physicians to prescribe lethal drugs for suicide. This proposal directly challenges the core medical tenet of "First, do no harm," and its passage would mark a deeply concerning ethical departure for Illinois, shifting the focus from health care to death care.
