Hear Riley Gaines Live in Illinois – One Night Only!
 
Hear Riley Gaines Live in Illinois – One Night Only!
Written By David E. Smith   |   10.15.25

Hundreds of Christian conservatives from across Illinois have already registered to gather in Homer Glen for IFI’s Annual Banquet—a night dedicated to strengthening families, equipping the Church, and defending life.

Now is the time to secure your seat and stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow believers who refuse to bow to the lies of our culture.

Our keynote speaker, Riley Gaines, knows firsthand the cost of standing for truth. In 2022, she was forced to compete against a biological male, Will [Lia] Thomas, at the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships—an experience that opened the eyes of a nation to the injustice and harm caused by gender ideology.

As a new mother, Riley continues to speak boldly—recently posting on X to confront the confusion about biological sex and defend God’s design for men and women.

“Reminder that there are two sexes, one sex cannot become the other, and each sex is deserving of equal opportunities, safety, and privacy.

Riley’s message couldn’t be more timely. She understands, as we do, the profound evil that results when a culture believes lies.

And in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination on September 10th, her courage reminds us that the time for boldness and truth is now. More than ever, Christians must know the truth—and stand for it without fear.

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.
You can also call (708) 781-9328 during regular business hours.

Banquet SponsorshipsProgram Ad opportunities available.

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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