Defending Homeschooling

Defending Homeschooling

David Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute speaks out on HB 2827 on Fox News.  Watch the passionate interview here!

Defending Families

Defending Families

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

~Phil. 2:4

Equipping The Body of Christ

Equipping The Body of Christ

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matt. 5:14-16

Religious Liberty

Religious Liberty

An individual’s civil rights of religious liberty and freedom of conscience should be affirmed and free from government interference.

The IFI Annual Banquet Is One Week Away!
Only ONE WEEK until IFI’s Annual Banquet! Join us October 9 for an evening celebrating Faith, Family, and Freedom with pro-life warrior Seth Gruber. Bring a friend, family member, or your pastor. Space is limited. Register online today!
By Kenna Rose   |   07.15.24
Latest Articles
Reasons for Sidelining the WNBA
Cheap shots, racial resentment, and confusion over what defines a woman. The WNBA needs a course correction. Women’s basketball should celebrate skill, sportsmanship, and biological reality. Fans have good reasons to sideline it.
New Data Just In: Church Makes Happier Marriages
New data from the Institute for Family Studies supports what we’ve long known: faith strengthens marriages. It is wise to invest in your marriage by seeking God together and nurturing your faith.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.01.26
A Real Danger and the Harvest of Fear
AI poses real dangers, but fear is being exploited for profit and power. Big Tech invokes “safety” to stifle competition, politicians seek greater control, and foreign adversaries exploit our panic. Take the risks seriously. Question who benefits from the fear.
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.30.26
Grab Your Seats Now for IFI’s Annual Banquet!
Join IFI and keynote speaker Seth Gruber on October 9 in Elk Grove Village for an evening of vision, conviction, and fellowship with Illinois families, pastors, candidates, and grassroots leaders who refuse to sit on the sidelines as our culture drifts from God.
By David E. Smith   |   09.29.26
Prayer Bulletin for September 2026
Prayer isn't just a practice; it is our primary weapon. We are called to confess our sins, turn to Him in humility and pray without ceasing—for strength, wisdom, our leaders, the needy, and even our enemies. In every battle, let our first response be to seek the face of Almighty God. (1 Thess 5:16; Phil 4:6)
By David E. Smith   |   09.28.26
Should We Trust Government Survelliance Cameras?
A coast-to-coast AI surveillance grid is tracking our every move without a warrant—violating the Fourth Amendment and threatening our liberty. We should NOT trade our God-given constitutional freedoms to empower the state for an illusion of "safety."
By David E. Smith   |   09.28.26
Teen Girl Suicide is Rising: What Parents Can Do to Stop It
The data is clear: social media is fueling a crisis of despair among our teen girls. We are losing our children to a digital world that demands their identity and offers only loneliness in return. Parents, it is time to take back the authority God gave you.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.26
Pregnant Mothers Are Not “Birthing Persons”
Real healthcare focuses on medical excellence, not DEI mandates or ideological newspeak. Pregnant mothers are women—not "birthing persons." Another Chicago institution pushing woke identity politics into medicine...
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.25.26
U.S. Senate Hearing on the Fight to Protect Female Athletics
This week's U.S. Senate Judiciary hearing on women’s sports clearly demonstrated the ideological divide on human sexuality and fairness. Witnesses spoke about the risks and dangers that female athletes face when biological males infiltrate female teams, while Democrats left their witness chairs empty.
By IFI Staff Reports   |   09.24.26
Beyond the Headlines: What the Data Reveals
Good news rarely leads: incomes are up, poverty and violent crime are down, and Mississippi’s reading scores show that schools can improve. The headlines don’t tell the whole story.
By Micah Clark   |   09.23.26
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A Biblical Response to Islam in America