Chicago Taxpayers to Pay for Sex Reassignment Surgery
By David E. Smith   |   08.08.15
Continuing to advance a progressive socialist agenda, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proudly announced this week that taxpayers in the City will be required to contribute to the funding of a new so-called “health” benefit: sex reassignment surgery. It is difficult...
Illinois House Approves Freedom Quashing Reparative Therapy Ban
By David E. Smith   |   05.20.15
How did they vote? Yesterday afternoon in an appalling disregard for children’s mental health, parental rights and religious liberty, the Illinois House voted 68 to 43 to pass HB 217, a bill to ban reparative therapy for children who suffer...
U.S. House Votes to Ban Late Term Abortions
By David E. Smith   |   05.14.15
As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 242-184 yesterday to pass a bill to to extend federal protections for preborn children who are 20 weeks fetal age or more, and who are capable of experiencing excruciating pain. The bill is called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), and it’s chief sponsor is U.S. Representative Trent Franks (R-AZ).
Rights of Conscience Update
By David E. Smith   |   04.22.15
How did they vote? This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 34 to 19 to pass SB 1564 — the onerous re-write of the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act.  This bill broadly defines “health care,” “health care personnel,” and “health care...
Pro-Life Leaders Warn About New Legislation in Springfield
By Monte Larrick   |   03.14.15
Joe and Ann Schiedler of the Pro Life Action League are concerned about two new bills gaining traction in the Illinois General Assembly. HB 4013 would remove all restrictions on taxpayer funded abortions. SB 1654 would drastically weaken the right...
Medical Personnel’s Religious Freedoms Threatened by Illinois Senate Bill
By Fran Eaton   |   03.12.15
Illinois doctors, nurses and medical personnel could be forced to make ethical choices between serving God and obeying the State with a bill being considered in the Illinois Senate. Imagine for an instance that you’re a neurologist, and a patient...
U.S. House Votes to Repeal ObamaCare Again
By Fran Eaton   |   02.04.15
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 239-186 to repeal Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act with no Democrat votes in support. Three Illinois Republicans sent out explanations for their votes immediately after casting them. Illinois U.S. Representative Bob Dold (IL-10) was...
Pastors Descend on the Illinois Capitol to Pray [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   01.21.15
On January 15th, Pastors and church leaders from all around the state gathered in Capitol Rotunda in Springfield to pray for our elected officials – name by name – for guidance, wisdom, and conviction for the upcoming legislative session. See...
A Call To Prayer for the New Legislative Sessions
By Kathy Valente   |   01.12.15
Today in Springfield, Bruce Rauner took the oath of office to become the 42nd Governor of Illinois.  This coming Wednesday, state lawmakers will be sworn in for the 99th session of the Illinois General Assembly.  Last week in Washington D.C.,...
VIDEO: Family asks for Medicaid accountability in video
01.09.15
A Streator family — including their special needs son — are featured in a new video that shines a spotlight on combating fraud and abuse in state Medicaid and welfare programs. Produced by the Foundation for Government Accountability, a free...
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Conservative Caucus Looks to Gain Ground in Veto Session [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   11.17.14
Money matters will likely outweigh social issues during the Illinois General Assembly’s Fall Veto Session. The push to keep the Democratic approved 67-percent state income tax increase in place is expected to heat up during the six day period that...
Internecine Battle for Conservative Votes
By Laurie Higgins   |   11.06.14
Residents of California’s 52nd Congressional District were just confronted with the choice between Democratic incumbent Scott Peters and homosexual “pro-choice” Republican challenger Carl DeMaio, whom the GOP establishment vigorously supported. Not only is DeMaio openly homosexual—which is no problem for House Speaker John Boehner who campaigned for him—but according to multiple accusations, DeMaio has a peculiar practice of engaging in semi-public self-pleasuring. According to Slate Magazine, a third man has recently come forward alleging sexually inappropriate conduct on the part of DeMaio:
Voting Information
By Andrew Willis   |   09.11.14
IFI Voter Guide The full online version of the IFI 2014 General Election Voter Guide is available for download HERE.  (HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA ESPAÑOL) For localized versions of the voter guide based on congressional district, CLICK HERE. For Ballot...
Online Voting Registration Comes to Illinois!
By Andrew Willis   |   09.10.14
Did you know that it is now possible to register to vote online in Illinois? Add to this the recent expansions in early voting, it is now easier than ever for citizens to fulfill their civic responsibility. Voter Registration Deadline is October 7th
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