Driving the West Down
By Thomas Hampson   |   05.22.25
There has been an intentional effort underway for several decades to bring down the West. The effort is not an open, direct attack. Rather, it involves eroding the foundations of our culture, eating away at the supports, and corroding the superstructure. The attack is indirect.
Our Laws Should Protect Life, Not Promote Suicide
By David E. Smith   |   05.20.25
The last day of the regular session for the Illinois General Assembly is May 31st! Therefore, we have less than two weeks to petition our state lawmakers and tell them to VOTE NO on pro-suicide legislation. Devaluing life for some means devaluing life for all. The state should never normalize suicide.
More Debate About Physician-Assisted Suicide in Springfield
By David E. Smith   |   05.16.25
Lawmakers intent on legalizing physician-assisted suicide have scheduled HB 1328, the House version of SB 9, for a subject-matter hearing in the Illinois House Executive Committee, tomorrow, May 14, 2025.
HB 3637 Welcomes Abortion Doctors to Illinois
By Kathy Valente   |   05.13.25
Illinois State Representative Dagmara Avelar and Senator Karina Villa are sponsoring legislation to strengthen protections for abortion access. Building on Illinois’s existing shield law, HB 3637 preempts federal law by prohibiting the Department of Health from disciplining providers whose licenses, registrations, or permits were revoked in other states for performing abortions or similar procedures.
Urge Congress to Withdraw Dangerous Abortion Pill
By David E. Smith   |   05.05.25
Last week, IFI joined the Family Research Council, the Family Policy Alliance, and Family Policy Councils across the country in signing a joint letter urging President Trump to re-evaluate the safety of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone.
Legislative Update for the Week of April 28, 2025
04.28.25
The opposition isn't resting and neither should we.
Assisted Suicide Up For a Vote in Springfield?
By David E. Smith   |   04.28.25
Every human being is created by Almighty God in His image and has inherent dignity and value. Terminal illnesses and suffering does not diminish this fact.
We Heart Nutrition: A Vitamin Company You Can Trust
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.18.25
Taking healthy supplements is one of the most important steps in your day-to-day routine. Unfortunately, finding the best, high-quality supplements is extremely difficult as most contain preservatives, artificial flavors, and unnecessary additives.
Self Evident: Promoting a Culture of Life with Sarah Gabel Seifert
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.15.25
Sarah Gabel Seifert is the Founder and President of EveryLife Diaper Company, the only pro-life diaper company on the market today as all other major brands like Pampers, Huggies, Luvs, and Honest either support Planned Parenthood vocally or financially.
Elon Says Humanity is Dying
By Ecce Verum   |   04.09.25
In a recent interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Baier asked Musk what the biggest thing was that keeps him up at night. 
Surrendering to the Culture
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.08.25
Over the last fifty years, there has been very little change in the approach to protect children from child sexual predators, which is either to lock them up or treat them and hope they become cured. Neither approach works.
Abortion is Never “Safe”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.03.25
A horrifically botched late-term abortion performed by an Illinois abortionist once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion.   
Not Your Body, Not Your Choice: A Response to Assisted Suicide
By Ecce Verum   |   04.02.25
Illinois is considering a bill to legalize assisted suicide. Now, the surface-level reason for so-called "death with dignity" is that those who suffer from very painful, terminal conditions should be allowed to skip the pain if they are going to die anyway. 
Be a Voice for the Voiceless
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.28.25
Illinois has the dubious distinction of being home to some of the most radical legislation in the entire country, and this year’s legislative session is no exception.
Everything Changes If the Preborn Are People Too
By Ecce Verum   |   03.26.25
The radio program 1A recently produced a segment about reproductive care in states that have banned abortion. 
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