Witness Slips for the Week of May 4, 2026
By David Curtin   |   05.04.26
May is a critical month for the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield. Regular session is scheduled to end on May 31, and the deadline to move House bills out of Senate committees is May 8. Key bills are also on the Senate floor—please take action!
CORRECTION: Cassidy’s Confusion on the Definition of Dignity
By Bethany Bachman   |   04.27.26
Illinois lawmakers admit preborn life has dignity… yet still allow it to be destroyed. That’s the contradiction of HB 4839. It has passed the Illinois House and now moves to the Illinois Senate. Contact your state senator and urge a NO vote. Christians must not stay silent.
Witness Slips for the Week of April 27, 2026
By David Curtin   |   04.27.26
During the 104th session of the Illinois General Assembly (2025–2026), lawmakers in Springfield have introduced more than 9,900 pieces of legislation impacting families, taxpayers, parental rights, and our communities. If we do not speak out now, these big government proposals will move forward.
The Predator Protection Act
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.22.26
Illinois lawmakers are considering changes that reduce restrictions on convicted child sex offenders—cutting buffer zones near schools and easing reporting requirements. This isn’t reform. It’s a step backward for child safety. Protecting children should be non-negotiable.
Legislative Alert for the Week of April 20, 2026
By David Curtin   |   04.21.26
Springfield is moving fast—multiple bills advancing that will impact families, parental rights, and our communities. If we stay silent, we shouldn’t be surprised by the results. Don’t assume others will speak up—your voice matters. Your prayers matter.
Mandate Número Nueve (9)
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   04.21.26
HB 4372 just passed the Illnois House: mandating “Latine studies” in every public school. More identity-based mandates. More bureaucracy. Same failing outcomes. They’re not requiring schools to teach real history—just to check identity boxes. Meanwhile, students keep falling behind in math, science, and reading.
From Dust to Compost? A Christian Response to HB 5425
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   04.14.26
The state of Illinois is number one! We are number one in terms of unfunded pension liabilities now at $144,000,000,000. You might think that this should be the major focus of our legislators in Springfield. But believe it or not, they have other priorities including human composting.
They’ve Taken Off The Gloves to Get to Your Children
By David Curtin   |   04.13.26
A coordinated push in Springfield could reshape how schools handle “mental health”—with less parental input and more state control. Families must act NOW before these bills advance.
From Pews to Polls: Ballot Brigade Mobilizes Voters
04.13.26
Many people of faith are deeply distressed over the extent to which government actions affect our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Yet, too many people in the pews next to us simply do not vote! I’ve been involved in all aspects of elections for decades and I’ve agonized over this lack of civic engagement on the part of my fellow Christians.
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.
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.
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.
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