By David Curtin
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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.
By Kathy Valente
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11.20.24
In keeping with Governor JB Pritzker's promise to "Trump-Proof" Illinois, his party is preparing to ram through HB 5164, which has already passed in the Illinois House. The bill will make it almost impossible to find illegal immigrants with a criminal history and/or those who have committed crimes while on American soil, for the purpose of deportation.
11.09.24
As you know, Lincoln was our first Republican president and served during the entire course of the Civil War. The war ended on April 9, 1865. Lincoln fell to an assassin’s bullet in Ford’s Theatre 5 days later.
Praising God, Proper Perspective, & Pressing Forward: What Christian Americans Must (Continue to) Do
By Brandon Myers
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11.08.24
In many ways the Lord has answered our prayers and been merciful to us as a nation. Praise be to the God of heaven for His kindness and blessings! We did not deserve this—never forgot it.
By David E. Smith
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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!
By Brandon Myers
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11.02.24
If you claim the name of Jesus Christ and consider Him your Lord and Savior, your Master and your King, or even if you are just a U.S. citizen with common sense and respect for our nation’s heritage and the Christian faith of many of your neighbors, I pray you are informed on the upcoming election and ready to vote
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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10.14.24
“Will Your Presidential Vote Send You to Hell?” It was a bit of a startling headline. But that, of course, is the idea of such a tease. I love the challenge of headline writers.
10.10.24
Decisions made at the local level continue to affect our day-to-day lives in significant ways. Our real estate tax bill is the result of decisions made by our local elected officials... You can have a voice in those decisions in 2025. You can make a difference!
By Fran Eaton
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10.04.24
When Illinois voters make their candidate selections on the November 5, 2024, election ballot, they will also be asked their opinions on three advisory questions:
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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10.04.24
I can’t recall who first added a wonderful challenge to the old adage about “two things we should never talk about…religion and politics.”
By Kathy Valente
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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!
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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09.14.24
“We are Christian and we are German. Therefore, we are responsible for Germany.” ~ Sophie Scholl
In January of 1933, Hitler’s Third Reich rose to power in Germany. Being a good citizen of Germany, Sophie Scholl, along with her siblings, was excited to be a follower of the National Socialist cult of youth.
By Alex Newman
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09.03.24
Months before the games began, Paris 2024 announced its ambitious plan to “halve the carbon footprint” from the past two Olympics and host the “greenest ever Games,” as if carbon dioxide (the gas of life) were somehow not “green.” Organizers admitted the approach was a “radical departure from that of previous major sports events.”
By Ecce Verum
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08.17.24
hicago has found a convenient time to finally do something about a homeless encampment—one that city leadership has already allowed to exist for years. For several years, a narrow strip of land nestled next to the Dan Ryan Expressway and Roosevelt road has been home to a veritable "tent city," one which has boasted up to 20–30 residents at times. However, a couple months before the Democratic National Convention is set to commence in Chicago, the city decided to permanently shut down this settlement.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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08.02.24
Oxford languages: “Deep State: a body of people, typically influential members of government agencies or the military, believed to be involved in the secret manipulation or control of government policy.”