Note of Gratitude
By David E. Smith   |   11.27.24
This is a sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone continues to pray for, support and encourages the IFI team. We try to respond personally to each individual who supports us, but we will never know this side of heaven who support us in prayer.
Observations from Springfield
By David Curtin   |   11.21.24
The Democrats will still have supermajorities in each chamber of the Illinois General Assembly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026). It seems that they are primarily focused on legislative ways to “Trump-proof” Illinois, whatever that entails.
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.
Does Your Vote Matter?
By David E. Smith   |   10.22.24
Please don’t let political pundits and talking heads discourage you. Don’t be swayed by fake news narrative and campaign fearmongering. We do not want to be lulled into inactivity in this election. Your vote, our votes, absolutely matter!
Available: IFI Brochures
By Kathy Valente   |   10.14.24
IFI has a number of topical brochures that you may find beneficial for your family, friends, homeschool co-op, Bible study or, if approved, the church literature rack. There is no charge for these, but you may want to help us cover the cost of shipping.
Sign Up for IFI’s Gideon’s Army
By David E. Smith   |   10.04.24
Radio talk show host Dennis Prager is fond of saying that “boredom, affluence and secularism” have produced a nonsensical and selfish society. You and I know that this selfishness—along with a strong dose of apathy—has also affected the Christian community....
We Have Voter Guides! Order Them Today!
By Kathy Valente   |   09.19.24
We are currently taking orders, in any amount, for our 2024 General Election Voter Guide. When they are gone, we won't be printing more. SO PLACE YOUR BULK ORDER OF ANY AMOUNT TODAY!
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.
Where Do My Candidates Stand?
By David E. Smith   |   08.31.24
Election season can be stressful, since there are no perfect candidates. However, there are candidates that share your priorities of protecting the sanctity of human life, parental rights, and religious freedom. Do you want to know which candidates will fight for these values?
It’s Time To Pray
By Kathy Valente   |   07.23.24
Followers of Christ are God's ambassadors of Truth to the culture.  And because we are admonished by our Creator to be alert and pray continuously, we are pleading with those who share our values to ask for God's mercy for this state and nation.
Pre-Order 2024 General Election Voter Guides
By Kathy Valente   |   07.22.24
We are currently taking orders, in any amount, for our 2024 Primary Election Voter Guide. The non-partisan IFI Voter Guide helps voters know more about the positions of candidates who are seeking their vote on March 19, 2024. It will also soon be available online at illinoisfamily.org/2024voterguide.
A July Birthday Challenge
By Kathy Valente   |   07.12.24
Please consider accepting this giving challenge to bless the vital ministry of Illinois Family Institute. Together we can continue to uphold pro-life, pro-marriage, and pro-family truths in Illinois.
“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.19.24
On May 16, 2023, Christopher F. Rufo, a contributing editor of City Journal, stunned the world with shocking news about the world-renowned Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
The Left-Wing, Anti-Christian SPLC
By David E. Smith   |   06.14.24
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a left-wing group intent on causing racial animosity and divisions in our nation. No responsible media group would use or trust their “hate” designations for the same reasons that no one should trust the war and casualty reports coming from Hamas Jihadists in Gaza.
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