Legislative Update for the Week of May 12, 2025
With conflicting revenue forecasts and a potential $3 billion shortfall looming, the General Assembly’s final weeks will be pivotal in balancing priorities and shaping Illinois’ fiscal future before the July 1st start of the new fiscal year. In the meantime, we are watching a number of bills that should concern pro-family citizens. Don't give up the pressure!
04.28.25
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Remembering Dr. Judith Reisman
Dr. Judith Reisman, worked diligently to expose and counter the influence of Alfred Kinsey’s research on human sexuality, which shaped harmful cultural and legal changes. She demonstrated how Kinsey’s work, particularly his reports from the 1940s and 1950s, relied on flawed data, including studies of pedophiles and skewed samples, to promote a sexual revolution that normalized deviant behaviors.
By Thomas Hampson   |   05.12.25
Prayer Bulletin for May 2025
Prayer is a direct line to communicate with God which helps us to align our hearts and minds with God’s perfect will. (Phil 4:6-7) The Bible commands prayer (1 Thes 5:17, “pray without ceasing”). Prayer is an act of faithfulness to God’s instruction. It is also a selfless act of love when we intercede for others’ needs. (Mat 22:39, Mark 12:31, Lev 19:18)
By David E. Smith   |   05.10.25
State Rep. Grasse Offers Another “Prayer” of Empty Platitudes
State Rep. Grasse opened an Illinois House session with a prayer this week that omitted any reference to God as the source of wisdom. She missed the opportunity to offer a prayer expressing gratitude to our Creator—who endowed us with "certain unalienable rights"—and seeking divine guidance for the state's leadership. Such a prayer would be both inclusive and profoundly appropriate.
By David E. Smith   |   05.09.25
Time to Defund Climate Models?
The Trump administration is cutting funding for climate research across all federal departments…. Maybe it’s time for NASA to stick to space exploration, NOAA to stick to weather forecasting, and for the climate models to be shut down.
By Steve Goreham, MS/EE, MBA   |   05.09.25
Illinois School District Teaches That ‘Whiteness’ is Associated With the Devil
Yet another school district in the state of Illinois has come under investigation from the Trump Administration– and for good reason.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.08.25
Christian Professor Takes on DEI at Arizona State University in Legal Fight
Despite state laws and President Trump’s executive orders, Arizona State University is continuing to push anti-white, anti-Christian programs promoting cultural Marxism under the guise of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” but at least one Christian professor, Professor Owen Anderson, is taking on the Sun Devils in a David v. Goliath-style legal battle.
By Alex Newman   |   05.06.25
Urge Congress to Withdraw Dangerous Abortion Pill
Last week, IFI joined the Family Research Council, the Family Policy Alliance, and Family Policy Councils across the country in signing a joint letter urging President Trump to re-evaluate the safety of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.
By David E. Smith   |   05.05.25
Our Rainbow Billboard Message
As you may know, the Springfield LGBTQIA+ Pride Fest is scheduled for May 17, 2025. The number of these types of events are growing throughout the state, including Decatur, Alton, Belleville, Peoria, Champaign/Urbana, Olney and Salem.
By David E. Smith   |   05.03.25
The Ice Bucket Challenge is Not as Harmless as It Seems
My social media feed has recently been flooded with friends and celebrities participating in the ice bucket challenge. As the trend was taken on by those in my close friend circles, like any sane person, I began to pray nobody would pick me to endure such frigid torture.
By Jenna Smith   |   05.03.25
Don’t Leave Home Without It…REALLY
As if we needed it, the Department of Homeland Security posted this reminder on April 12th:
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A Warning for Illinois from Canada about Assisted Suicide. Don’t follow Canada’s lead and give your blessing to pro-suicide legislation, Alex Schadenberg, the executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition spoke at the Speak-Out Illinois Conference in 2023 After watching make sure you call your state lawmakers and ask them to vote NO on the Illinois End-of-Life Options Act State Senate Bill 9 For lawmaker names and phone number click “officials finder”
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