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.

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.

I used to love to fly. It began with my first jet ride in 1969 out of Bismarck, North Dakota. I don’t recall the destination airport, but I was entered in a speaking competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

There are a few bills we want to bring to your attention that are scheduled for hearings this week. Please email your state representative and file a witness slip in opposition to these bills. Thank you for your help in opposing these bad bills.

HB 4596 would create government “health misinformation response units” to monitor speech and enforce state-approved narratives. Fines. Penalties. Even prison. Truth should never be dictated by the state.

Sexually assaulting a student should never be treated less seriously than bringing a weapon to school. Illinois SB 2991 addresses a real gap in the law — but mandatory punishment demands professional investigations, formal hearings, and a higher evidentiary standard. Protect kids. Get the process right.

When it comes to abortion, Governor J.B. Pritzker has only one goal: expand. In Illinois, he has consistently removed commonsense barriers to abortion.

The 2026 Primary Election Voter Guides are headed to the printer, and orders are now open. IFI’s nonpartisan Voter Guide helps citizens make informed decisions by clearly outlining where candidates stand ahead of the March 17, 2026 primary.

It was a series of moves that showed a cynical disregard for morality and the will of the people. Introduced as the “Sanitary Food Preparation Act” in February of 2025, Illinois Senate Bill 1950 was then radically amended in May, with all text replaced and the bill renamed the “End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act.”

This summer, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require public school students, grades three through twelve, to be screened for mental health issues, beginning the 2027-28 school year. 

Illinois families are at risk. DCFS is accused of letting unqualified interns investigate homes and ignoring laws that require reports on child deaths. Lawmakers and watchdogs say the agency has betrayed public trust—and children’s lives are on the line.

We all carry scars from 2020—some physical, others emotional or spiritual. Now, new peer-reviewed research and a U.S. Senate report confirm what many long suspected: the global COVID-19 response was not only flawed but, at times, deliberately deceptive. As Christians, the call is clear—not to bitterness, but to bold wisdom, fierce love, and unshakable conviction. Another crisis will come. Will we be ready?

Abortion pills already account for the majority of abortions in America—and now Illinois is preparing to mandate their availability on public college campuses. HB 3709, now on Governor Pritzker’s desk, would embed abortion access at public colleges and universities statewide. We urge you to speak out before he signs this dangerous and deadly legislation into law.

Football fans come to know, and often despise, the term “interference.” It usually results in a penalty against the defensive or even the offensive player preventing a pass from being completed. The Chicago Bears have seen their share of these—and our Illinois college teams as well. 

Illinois Democrats passed a bill that defies the FDA by allowing WHO to dictate abortion drug policies in the state. As the U.S. prepares to exit WHO under President Trump’s executive order, this move signals a troubling alignment with a global body known for its radical agenda. From shielding out-of-state providers to ignoring abortion pill safety concerns, Illinois is vying to become an “abortion sanctuary state” at the expense of women’s health.