It’s Not Personal, it’s Political
By Bethany Bachman   |   04.09.26
If you ask a progressive, everything is political now. Every opinion, the books you read, the food you eat, the way you choose to educate your kids, what car you drive…none of it is neutral anymore.
Illinois Lawmakers Target Children’s Attitudes & “Mental Health”
By Alex Newman   |   04.08.26
Illinois lawmakers are pushing more “mental health” mandates in government schools—but is this really about helping kids… or shaping their beliefs? Parents and grandparents should be very concerned. This goes far beyond education—it’s about influence.
The Hunger Industrial Complex, Part II: The Six-Figure Charity Racket
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.31.26
We’re called to care for the poor—not bankroll systems that profit from their suffering. Today’s “hunger industry” rewards administrators, not results. That’s not charity. It’s exploitation.
Springfield Update: Week of March 30, 2026
By David Curtin   |   03.30.26
Two dozen bad bills pushed in Springfield last week. Thankfully, most were stopped—for now. But 7 are moving forward, including abortion expansion, gender ideology, and state overreach into families. The fight isn’t over. Take action while lawmakers are home on break.
Illinois Needs Regulation, Not a Ban on Biometrics
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.24.26
HB 5521 would tie the hands of law enforcement by banning facial recognition—even as criminals exploit anonymity in our cities. This isn’t about privacy vs. safety. We can have both with proper safeguards. Tell your State Rep: OPPOSE HB 5521.
Speak Out Against Yet Another Abortion Expansion in Illinois
By Bethany Bachman   |   03.24.26
Just when it seems Governor Pritzker and Congressional Democrats couldn’t possibly expand abortion any further in the Land of Lincoln, they find another way.
Why Witness Slips Matter — And Why You Must Act Now
By Kathy Valente   |   03.23.26
Witness slips are viewed by everyone. They're so effective, the far-left is trying to find ways to mitigate them. They're the best way to make our voices heard in Springfield.
HB 5095 – The Wrong Direction for Illinois
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.18.26
Illinois HB 5095 would further enshrine gender ideology into state law by letting people change the sex marker on IDs through self-attestation alone. No proof. No verification. Illinois is moving further from biological reality — and further in the wrong direction.
SB 2805 – Protecting Which of the Vulnerable?
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.17.26
A bill that appears to be moving rapidly through the Illinois legislature—SB 2805—deserves a closer look from anyone who cares about the elderly.
Primary Election Day: Polls Are Open!
By David E. Smith   |   03.17.26
Illinois voters: Today is Primary Election Day. Your vote is not just a civic duty — it’s a stewardship before God. Don’t sit this one out. Thank God for the gift of self-government, and lift up in prayer those candidates who honor truth and justice.
Witness Slips For The Week of March 16, 2026
By Kathy Valente   |   03.16.26
There's a race to see who goes on to the November election in November and apparently a race to see who can pass the worst piece of legislation.
Want to Stop Paying for Abortion Through Your Insurance?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.13.26
Did you know your health insurance may be paying for abortions—even if you oppose it? There are ways to avoid funding the abortion industry through your coverage. Learn how to opt out and make your voice heard.
Illinois Faces a Choice on Federal Scholarship Tax Credits
By Kathy Valente   |   03.09.26
Illinois must decide whether to opt into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program—allowing donors to fund education scholarships for students. At least 28 states have already opted in. But teacher unions are pressuring Springfield to block it. Please call and email Gov. Pritzker—and file 3 witness slips.
There’s No Escape!
I can recall the days of the late 1960s and early ’70s when the military draft sent notices to young men telling them that they had been “selected” to serve our country in the military.
Not Voting Promises Illinois Will Get Worse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.05.26
The Institute for Family Studies recently reported that more and more young families are leaving blue states (like Illinois) in favor of red states due to growth opportunities and affordable living.
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