Tag Archives: Ron Sandack

Fantasy Sports Gambling Will Become Legal if Illinois Lawmakers Have Their Way

Posted on May 2, 2016 by David E Smith

Attorneys General in 11 states, including Illinois, have said that Daily Fantasy Sports is illegal gambling. With HB 4323, it will become legal.

HB 4323 would be a massive expansion of gambling into every home, dorm room and office. Under HB 4323, fantasy sports gambling would be easy from a smart phone, computer or any electronic device from home, an office, or dorm room 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

According to a MarketWatch.com article, underage gambling is of great concern, as sports gambling apps target users as young as 13. Then consider that research shows …

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Ultrasound Opportunity Act in Springfield

Posted on March 3, 2015 by David E Smith

IFI is working with other Illinois pro-life groups in advocating for an important pro-life bill sponsored by State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake). If passed, HB 2701 would require abortion providers to simply offer an ultrasound picture to women considering abortion. The choice of whether or not to view the ultrasound picture is still hers. Research has proven that between 80 and 90 percent of “abortion minded” women who see images of their unborn children choose life.

Take ACTION: Click HERE to send an email or a fax to your state representative to ask him/her to support HB 2701. Informed …

Posted in Sanctity of Life | Tagged Barbara Wheeler, Brandon Phelps, Daniel Beiser, David McSweeny, David Reis, Grant Wehrli, Jeanne Ives, Jerry Costello, Joe Sosnowski, Michael Unes, Patricia Bellock, Peter Breen, Ron Sandack, Sue Scherer, Terri Bryant, Ultasound | Comments Off

Marriage: The Real Fight Has Just Begun

Posted on January 29, 2014 by David E Smith

Marriage is very important to me. Personally, it is a covenant that I made with my wife of over 35 years. It is a sacred trust between the two of us but it is more than that. Marriage plays a significant part in the health of our society and the future of our children. This is why I have fought so hard to preserve the traditional definition of marriage.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged DOMA, Ed Sullivan, Michael Madigan, Pat Quinn, Ron Sandack, Tom Cross | Comments Off