Merry Christmas!
By David E. Smith   |   12.22.24
Christmas is just a few days away. Parking spaces at malls and big-box stores are at a premium and many of the most popular toys and electronic gadgets are in short supply. While some last minute shoppers will dodge raindrops...
2024 End-of-Year Matching Challenge!
By David E. Smith   |   12.11.24
We are pleased to announce that in an effort to help us raise operating funds for 2025, a number of generous donors have offered to match donations to IFI all the way up to $133,000! So between now and the end of the year, you can double the impact of your giving!
Is Your Local Church Ready for Pandemic 2.0?
By Brandon Myers   |   11.14.24
Is your local church prepared for Pandemic 2.0? Do you trust your pastors to handle it with godly wisdom, uncompromising commitment to the truth, and the courage to stand against the pressures and pulls of the godless and foolish? Join us at the Illinois Family Institute’s Forum at New Hope Community Church in Palatine on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. and wonder no more.
Polls Are Open!
By David E. Smith   |   11.05.24
Citizens across the state of Illinois will be casting their votes in today's General Election. Pro-family candidates need your vote. Values Voters must stand up and be counted. Our voice in this General Election - and in every election - is critical.  So, if you haven't already voted in this election cycle, please make sure you get to the polls today!
2024 Voting Resources
By David E. Smith   |   11.04.24
For vital information about state and federal candidates, the IFI Voter Guide is the best source in the state of Illinois! Compare candidates’ positions on issues such as religious liberty, the sanctity of life, parental rights, transgenderism and crime. The non-partisan IFI Voter Guide will help you learn more about the candidates on the November 5th ballot and their positions on important issues that directly affect your family and the culture around us.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in South Holland
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in South Holland. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Taylorville
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Taylorville. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall — and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Markham, Oak Forest, and Monee. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in...
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Niles
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Niles. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Arlington Heights
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Arlington Heights. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Morris
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Morris. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Dear Christians in Illinois
By Brandon Myers   |   09.24.24
Dear Christians in Illinois—let us humbly pray to God Almighty for our nation and our state.
IFI Banquet Matching Challenge Extended!
By David E. Smith   |   09.07.24
On Friday night, IFI hosted our annual Faith, Family and Freedom Banquet. Hundreds of supporters from across the state gathered to enjoy sweet fellowship and listen to an edifying message, delivered by our fantastic keynote speaker, Allie Beth Stuckey. A very generous donor has offered a $50,000 banquet-matching challenge that has been extended through Sunday evening.
IFI Banquet is on Friday!
By David E. Smith   |   09.05.24
We are excited to welcome our special banquet guest to Chicagoland at the end of this week. Allie Beth Stuckey is a courageous Christian wife, mother and strong witness for the Truth of the Gospel. And she does not pull punches on the central issues of our day.
IFI Featured Video
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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