Available: IFI Brochures
By Kathy Valente   |   05.23.24
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.
Please Welcome Allie Beth Stuckey
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.21.24
Allie Beth Stuckey is a Christian, wife, mother, cultural commentator, speaker, and the beloved host of the Relatable podcast. She is also the author of You’re Not Enough (And That’s Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love.
Help Us Overcome Evil With Good
By David E. Smith   |   05.08.24
The current General Assembly session will end soon. With your support we were blessed to help educate, advocate and oppose lousy polices. We are up against a coordinated movement by Apostles of Wokeism, including the Leftist media, and many political officials that are hostile to biblical morality. But opportunities (and responsibilities) to be the salt and light in our culture is growing!
Prayer Alert: Primary Election, State & Federal Legislatures
By David E. Smith   |   03.18.24
Have you noticed how few campaign ads are running on radio and television? In some communities, it is hard not to notice that there are fewer campaign signs on parkways and lawns. And that is especially true in southern Illinois. In this Primary Election cycle there is a striking lack of competition for a majority of state legislative districts.
Voting Resources
03.04.24
The IFI 2024 Primary Election Voter Guide is available online and in print. The online version is updated often and it includes more information than the printed version. In this guide, you'll find the positions of candidates running for President, the U.S. House of Representatives, and both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly regarding issues of importance...
IFI Privacy Policy
By David E. Smith   |   01.02.24
Illinois Family Institute is committed to respecting the privacy of our supporters. We have developed this privacy policy to protect your information. Awareness: Illinois Family Institute (IFI) provides this Privacy Policy to make you aware of our privacy policy, and...
Our Challenge Ends at Midnight – TONIGHT!
By David E. Smith   |   12.31.23
We’re almost there! Many of you have given sacrificially, and these donations have been doubled through the generosity of an amazing matching challenge that will double all our donations in December. We cannot begin to tell you how deeply grateful we are to know that you are willing to stand with us. Thank you!
Giving Thanks to God for YOU
By Kathy Valente   |   11.18.23
We have much to be thankful for at Illinois Family Institute. God has blessed this ministry through our faithful supporters. We often receive phone calls and email messages from people who tell us how much they appreciate the articles, action alerts, educational workshops, newsletters, Springfield updates and voter guides. We are so grateful for this feedback!
IFI Annual Banquet Approaching!
By David E. Smith   |   10.03.23
The largest gathering of Christian conservatives in the Land of Lincoln will take place on Friday, November 3rd at the Bolingbrook Country Club! Join us on this special night to hear from our keynote speaker, the ineffable Eric Metaxas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Amazing Grace, and Miracles.
36 Hours to Go! More Than Halfway There …
By David E. Smith   |   12.30.22
I am excited to share some good news with you about the $260,000 matching challenge we wrote about two weeks ago: The response to this challenge has been slower than in years past, but we are making progress toward meeting the goal before we hit midnight on Saturday evening.
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The JOY of Christmas
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   12.24.21
What is the joy of Christmas? I expect we are all familiar with the biblical account of the angel's announcement to the shepherds, "Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. . . " But have we forgotten what those tidings were?
01.01.21
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Wonderful News on Our Matching Challenge!
By David E. Smith   |   12.31.20
You’ll be happy to hear that The Illinois Family Institute has achieved our goal to raise $105,000 -- one day earlier than expected!  The response to this challenge match has been fantastic and encouraging.  THANK YOU to all who contributed!
The SPLC Goes After Franklin Graham and IFI
By Laurie Higgins   |   11.18.19
There may have been some optimistic naïfs somewhere in America hoping that the bipartisan condemnation of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for a host of ethical ills followed by  the “resignations” of Morris Dees, Mark Potok, and Heidi Beirich...
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