Early Bird Banquet Special Expires on Monday!
 
Early Bird Banquet Special Expires on Monday!
Written By David E. Smith   |   08.28.25

IFI is honored to welcome Riley Gaines to our fall banquet. With bold faith, she has stood firm for biblical truth in the face of intense transgender controversy, courageously defending the integrity of women’s sports. Riley’s steadfastness under pressure inspires hope for this generation, offering a powerful example that continues to shape our state, our nation, and the future of faith and family.

Watch this powerful 38-minute YouTube interview with Riley for a glimpse into her testimony of faith in Christ. She shares how keeping Jesus at the center of her life has strengthened her through challenges— from competing against a biological male athlete at the University of Kentucky to facing fear and intimidation meant to silence her. Riley also reflects on how being thrust into the national spotlight has deepened her faith and resolve to stand for truth.

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Illinois Family Institute
Faith, Family and Freedom Banquet

“Standing Strong in Truth” 
…be strong in the Lord and in power of His might. (Eph. 6:10)

Friday, November 7, 2025
DiNolfo’s Banquets
14447 W. 159th Street
Homer Glen, IL  60491

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Secure your banquet reservation, private reception reservation or table now – click here or call (708) 781-9328.

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Don’t Delay – Early Bird Specials Expire on Monday!

Your attendance and support are essential to our success!

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P.S. Riley Gaines is a social media sensation: Follow her on X @Riley_Gaines, Instagram @RileyGBarker, and on her YouTube podcast Gaines For Girls.


If you are unable to join us for this special evening, please consider donating in support of our work today!

David  E. Smith
Dave Smith is the executive director of Illinois Family Institute (501c3) and Illinois Family Action (501c4). Follow Dave on X: @ProFamilyIL David has almost 35 years of experience in public policy and grass-roots activism that includes countless interviews for numerous radio, television, cable programs and newspaper articles on topics such as the sanctity of life, natural marriage, broadcast decency, sex education, marijuana, gambling, abortion, homosexuality, tax policy, drug decriminalization and pornography. He and his wife of 30 years are blessed to be the parents of eight children, whom they homeschool. They strongly believe that their first duty before God is...
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