BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Illinois Family Institute - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Illinois Family Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://illinoisfamily.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Illinois Family Institute BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260609T183005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T183222Z UID:87857-1782554400-1782568800@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:Equipped! Pro-Life Presentation DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special presentation of Equipped! \nThe Illinois Family Institute and Southside Pregnancy Center are the Equipped! presentation on Saturday\, June 27th from 10am-2pm. \nThis is an event that you do not want to miss! \nSeating is limited! To reserve your seat today\, please RSVP by emailing Evelyn Stenzel at: s.evelyn@illinoisfamily.org URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/87857/ LOCATION:Southside Pregnancy Center\, 3759 W. 95th St.\, Evergreen Park\, IL\, 60805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pro-life-educational-event-June-27.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois%20Family%20Institute":MAILTO:v.kathy@illinoisfamily.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260603T100025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T174535Z UID:87764-1785110400-1785455999@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:Liberty Pastors Worldview Training Camp DESCRIPTION:Pastors\, God has placed us here for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). In a world marked by uncertainty and fear\, God’s people are seeking steady\, faithful leadership. \nAs Scripture reminds us\, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). These are important days for the Church—days that call for wisdom\, preparation\, and courage. \nPastors\, this is an opportunity to step away\, think clearly\, and be strengthened for the work ahead. \nThis Liberty Pastors Training Camp includes three nights of lodging\, six meals\, conference sessions\, and training materials. The estimated value is $1\,500. \nThanks to the generosity of Christian investors\, every registration option listed below is subsidized. \nFirst-time attendee pastors may register for $99. \nReturning pastors and ministry leaders may register for $499. \nAll other attendees may register for $799. \n \nLibertyPastorsU.com \nThe schedule is designed to be strategic time away from a pastor’s daily routine to soak in training from nationally recognized leaders and fellowship with local\, like minded clergy. The price is heavily subsidized to be very affordable and the event includes three nights of lodging\, six scheduled meals\, all conference sessions\, speaker presentations\, training materials\, and more. Spouses are welcome and free with one all-inclusive\, low registration fee. \n“Pastors are leading in a time that requires wisdom\, preparation\, courage\, and conviction\,” said Paul K. Blair\, President of Liberty Pastors. “This training camp gives pastors the opportunity to step away from the noise\, think clearly\, and be strengthened for the work ahead.” \nCamp Speakers include: \n\nPaul Blair\, former Chicago Bear\, Pastor and Founder of Liberty Pastors.\nRick Green\, Founder\, Patriot Academy\, co-host of The WallBuilders Show with David Barton.\nBill Federer\, Bestselling author\, podcaster and nationally known speaker on American history\, Christian faith and government.\nFrank Gaffney\, Founder\, Center for Security Policy\, national-security expert addressing the threats of Communism\, Islamism and the agenda to groom children into the Red/Green Axis\, erasing Western civilization\, Israel\, constitutional liberty and Judeo-Christian institutions.\nCarl Smith\, Speaker/Trainer with Content of Character Series. Former Presidential Campaign Coalition Advisory Board Member focused on coalition outreach and values-based civic engagement\, bringing the liberty message of Frederick Douglass and countering the message of Karl Marx.\nRick Scarborough\, Founder & President\, Recover America. A Christian political advocate who has spent decades mobilizing pastors and churches to engage the culture and restore Judeo-Christian values in public life.\nKevin Freeman\, Host of Economic War Room on BlazeTV and New York Times bestselling author\, economist and investment manager who speaks on threats to privacy\, personal finance\, religious rights and Christian values.\nAlex Newman\, Founder/CEO of Liberty Sentinel\, award-winning international journalist\, Christian influencer\, educator\, author\, and speaker. Executive Director of Public School Exit.\nColby Wiltse and Steve Maxwell\, CEO/Founders\, Citizens Defending Freedom\, equipping churches and citizens to defend faith\, freedom\, and family at the county/local level and addressing school-board transparency\, curriculum\, parental rights and legal actions.\nDran Reese\, President/Founder\, Salt and Light Council. Nationally recognized speaker and educational leader\, speaking on starting Biblical Citizenship Ministries in churches and returning biblical values to the public square.\n\nAlong with additional contributors. \nFor more information\, visit the official Liberty Pastors Training Camp Chicago/Oak Brook registration page or contact Liberty Pastors at sues at libertynetwork.live \nAbout Liberty Pastors \nLiberty Pastors exists to encourage and equip pastors to lead with biblical clarity\, courage\, and conviction. Through training camps and related resources\, Liberty Pastors helps pastors and ministry leaders engage the cultural issues facing the church with a biblical worldview. URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/liberty-pastors-worldview-training-camp/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort\, 3500 Midwest Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Liberty-Pastors-July-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260508T215527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T174401Z UID:87263-1785432600-1785445200@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:"Freedom for the Unborn" Night DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Dr. William Lile\, the “Pro-Life Doc\,” a bold voice for life and a physician dedicated to caring for every patient—inside and outside the womb. Abortion is never the right choice\, but his message is ultimately one of hope: through Jesus Christ\, forgiveness and restoration are available to all. \nDr. Lile dismantles the “blob of tissue” myth by highlighting the reality revealed through ultrasound. He also serves in a nationwide network of more than 500 physicians who provide abortion pill reversal at no cost\, giving women a second chance. His work includes developing pro-life apologetics for homeschool families\, addressing the mental health consequences of abortion\, and speaking regularly on national television and radio. \nWhere: Cotillion Banquets\n                360 S Creekside Dr\n                Palatine\, IL 60074 \nWhen:  Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\n                  \nTime:  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner and Program (Doors open at 5:15)\n5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Guest Reception (all are invited to attend) \n“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1) \n\n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Registration*\n \n \n Individual Reservation - $125\n \n \n \n Pastor’s Special - 2 reservations for $125\n \n \n \n Table of 8 - $1000\n \n \n \n Advocate Couple - $500\n \n \n \n Patron Table of 8 - $2500\n \n \n \n Co-Host Table of 8 - $5000\n How Many Registrations?*Total Price\n \n Your Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Guest Information to Fill outPlease fill out the guest information below for any additional guests\, or if you purchase a table. This includes names.First Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Second Guest InformationSecond Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Third Guest InformationThird Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Fourth Guest InformationFourth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Fifth Guest InformationFifth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Sixth Guest InformationSixth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Seventh Guest InformationSeventh Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Payment DetailsCredit Card*Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Total URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/freedom-for-the-unborn-night/ LOCATION:Cotillion Banquets\, 360 S Creekside Dr\, Palatine\, IL\, 60007 CATEGORIES:Banquet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Freedom-Night-July-30-event-1.jpg GEO:41.993815;-88.030309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cotillion Banquets 360 S Creekside Dr Palatine IL 60007;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=360 S Creekside Dr:geo:-88.030309,41.993815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260410T180844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T180844Z UID:86820-1786730400-1786809600@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:Pulling the Fire Alarm on America's Burning Schools DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Pulling the Fire Alarm on America’s Burning Schools\, a conference and banquet that is dedicated to equipping pastors and parents with the knowledge\, resources\, and partnerships needed to rescue our precious children out of a toxic education system. \nRegister Today! \n\n\nSchedule\nAugust 14\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nVendor Reception & Opening Banquet \n\n\nAugust 15\, 2026\n8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nPrayer Breakfast\, Plenary Sessions\, Lunch & Breakouts \n\n\nHosted by Stephanie Trussell \nHilton Chicago Oak Lawn\, 9333 S. Cicero Ave\, Oak Lawn\, IL \nNote: Special conference room rates available. \nSpeakers Include:\nAlex Newman\nLatasha Fields\nE Ray Moore\nCeasar LeFlore\nPaul Suarez\nDr. Max Lyons\nCalvin Lindstrom\nAnne Hurst\nDave Smith\nKeith Algonzzine\nand more!\nSpecial Music by Roz Ellington & Ken Davis URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/pulling-the-fire-alarm-on-americas-burning-schools/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago Oak Lawn\, 9333 S. Cicero Ave.\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States CATEGORIES:Banquet,Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Every-Home-a-School-Conference-Aug-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260330T140144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T140144Z UID:86811-1787299200-1787418000@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:Engage 2026 DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference will offer Christian workshops on non-Christian religions\, pseudo-Christian cults\, evangelism\, how to reach members of counterfeit spirituality\, and how to recognize and cope with theological apostasy in the Christian church. \nRegister Today! URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/engage-2026/ LOCATION:New Hope Community Church\, 1023 E Palatine Rd\, Palatine\, IL\, 60074\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Engage-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Evangelical%20Missions%20to%20Non-Christian%20Religions":MAILTO:executive.director@emrn.org GEO:42.109657;-88.0185111 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Hope Community Church 1023 E Palatine Rd Palatine IL 60074 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1023 E Palatine Rd:geo:-88.0185111,42.109657 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T030412 CREATED:20260313T150053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174654Z UID:86564-1791565200-1791579600@illinoisfamily.org SUMMARY:IFI 2026 Annual Banquet Featuring Seth Gruber DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for our annual banquet will be Seth Gruber\, founder and president of The White Rose Resistance and host of the podcast “The Seth Gruber Show.” A nationally renowned human rights activist and sought-after pro-life spokesman\, Seth has launched a powerful national movement that is moving forward\, impacting today’s generation and preparing a future generation of pro-life advocates. He also speaks widely on transgenderism\, sexuality\, and culture. \nYou won’t want to miss his lively address! \nThe son of a pregnancy resource center director\, Seth was helping save preborn children from abortion while still in his mother’s womb. He has been a voice and defender for preborn babies ever since. As a leading voice in the pro-life movement\, Seth has spoken more than 300 times to over half a million people. \nIn 2024\, Seth launched “The 1916 Project” – an eye opening book and vital documentary to further awaken The American Church to her pivotal role in today’s culture war. At thirty-four\, Seth’s passionate work for the preborn\, The Church\, and America is just getting started. \nSeth Gruber and his wife\, Olivia\, live in San Clemente\, California\, where they are raising their children. \n\n \n \n IFI 2026 Annual Banquet Featuring Seth Gruber - 2026\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Registration*\n \n \n Early Bird Special Ticket - $100 before Sept 7th\, $125 after Sept 7th\n \n \n \n Private Reception - $250 (includes hors “d’oeuvres\, book\, picture with Seth Gruber\, and banquet dinner)\n \n \n \n Table of 10 – $900 before Sept 7th\, after Sept 7th - $1\,100\n \n \n \n Pastor’s Special 2 for 1 – $100\n How Many Registrations?*Total Price\n \n Your Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Who would you like to be seated with?Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Your Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Guest Information to Fill outPlease fill out the guest information below for any additional guests\, or if you purchase a table. This includes names\, meal choices\, and seating arrangements.First Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n First Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n First Guest is Seated with?Second Guest InformationSecond Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Second Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Second Guest is Seated with?Third Guest InformationThird Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Third Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Third Guest is Seated with?Fourth Guest InformationFourth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Fourth Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Fourth Guest is Seated with?Fifth Guest InformationFifth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Fifth Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Fifth Guest is Seated with?Sixth Guest InformationSixth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Sixth Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Sixth Guest is Seated with?Seventh Guest InformationSeventh Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Seventh Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Seventh Guest is Seated with?Eighth Guest InformationEighth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Eighth Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Eighth Guest is Seated with?Ninth Guest InformationNinth Guest\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Ninth Guest Meal Choice\n \n Thinly Sliced Prime Rib of Beef\n \n \n Lemon Chicken\n \n \n Vegetable Stir Fry with Coconut Jasmine Rice\n Ninth Guest is Seated with?Payment DetailsCredit Card*Card Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Total URL:https://illinoisfamily.org/event/ifi-2026-annual-banquet-featuring-seth-gruber/ LOCATION:Cotillion Banquets\, 360 S Creekside Dr\, Palatine\, IL\, 60007 CATEGORIES:Banquet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Seth-Gruber-Just-announced-516x260-1.jpg GEO:41.993815;-88.030309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cotillion Banquets 360 S Creekside Dr Palatine IL 60007;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=360 S Creekside Dr:geo:-88.030309,41.993815 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR