Marriage Redefinition Passes in the House
By Andrew Willis   |   11.05.13
Sixty-one state representatives in the Illinois House cave in to pressure from Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and the LGBTQ lobby.
One Week to Defend Marriage Lobby Day
By David E. Smith   |   10.16.13
As a father of six children, I often wonder what Illinois will be like in twenty years.  What will it be like for your children and grandchildren? We cannot know for sure.  We can’t predict the future.  Only God knows...
Headed Back to Springfield
By David E. Smith   |   10.14.13
The work to stop the redefinition of marriage (SB10) is not just about defending God’s institution of marriage. It’s about the best interests and rights of children and natural families, the health of communities, and individual religious liberties. It’s about...
Broad Legal Precedents Support Illinois Gay Marriage Ban
08.07.13
Yesterday, Thomas More Society special counsel Paul Linton argued before Judge Sophia Hall in support of the Thomas More Society's motion to dismiss two lawsuits brought by homosexual activists, represented by the ACLU and Lambda Legal, challenging the constitutionality of Illinois marriage law, reserving marriage to one man and one woman.
U.S. House Votes to Ban Late Term Abortions
By David E. Smith   |   06.19.13
On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-196 on a bill to protect unborn children nationwide during the last four months of pregnancy, when they are capable of experiencing excruciating pain when they are aborted. The bill is called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 1797), and it's chief sponsor is U.S. Representative Trent Franks (R-AZ).
Illinois Senate Passes Sex Ed Bill
By David E. Smith   |   05.22.13
This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 37 to 21 to pass HB 2675. See the official voting record of how your state senator voted by clicking HERE to download it or look at the chart below. It is interesting to note that Democratic Senators Gary Forby (Benton) and Bill Haine (Alton) joined all 19 Senate Republicans who voted against this proposal.
Take Action on these Gambling Bills!
By   |   05.09.13
Take Action:  The following bills passed in the Illinois House and will be voted on in the Illinois Senate.  Please call your State Senator (Click here to view a list of State Senators) or call (217) 782-2000 and ask him/her
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Illinois Senate Approves Massive Gambling Expansion
By David E. Smith   |   05.02.13
SB 1739 — a bill to expand gambling with five new casinos in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Park City and a location in the south suburbs as well as video slot machines at racetracks and in Chicago airports — now moves to the Illinois House for consideration.
Marijuana as “Medicine” Passes in the Illinois House
By David E. Smith   |   04.20.13
How did they vote? The Illinois House of Representatives approved “Medical Cannabis” (HB 1) Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 61–57.  This bill allows a “qualified” patient to have 2.5 ounces of marijuana every 14 days (183 joints, 13 per...
“Comprehensive” Sex Education Passes Illinois House
By David E. Smith   |   04.17.13
The Illinois House of Representatives passed the disastrous “Comprehensive” Sex Education (HB 2675) this afternoon by a vote of 66–52. This bill would mandate that public school who teach sex education teach “comprehensive” sex education in grades 6-12.
Protest Outside State Rep. Sullivan’s Office
04.17.13
MUNDELEIN - While the State Central Committee of the Illinois Republican Party was meeting in Tinley Park to discuss the retention of Pat Brady as Chairman following his lobbying for gay marriage, a crowd that surged to 150 people at one time gathered in front of State Rep. Ed Sullivan’s district office in Mundelein to protest his recently announced intention to vote for the same-sex marriage bill currently being considered in Springfield.
2013 IFI Springfield Update
By David E. Smith   |   04.15.13
The 2013-2014 General Assembly session is well underway. Our state lawmakers are in session until May 31st and can work to pass any of the following bills. Please take a few moments to contact your state senator and representative. The Capitol switchboard number is (217) 782-2000.
State Rep. Ed Sullivan’s Silly Rationalizations for Marriage Betrayal
By Laurie Higgins   |   04.13.13
The foolish and false rationalizations State Representative Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) is providing to his constituents for his betrayal — I mean “evolution” — on marriage bear closer examination. Here are the relevant portions of his letter: After personal reflection and...
Update on the Battle for Marriage
By David E. Smith   |   03.22.13
Last week, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) told reporters that the bill to redefine marriage — SB 10 —  was “12 votes short of passage.”  It has also been reported that the sponsor of the same-sex marriage bill, State ...
Counterfeit Marriage Legislation Passed In House Committee
By David E. Smith   |   02.27.13
The Illinois House Executive Committee approved a bill to redefine marriage late last night by okaying SB 10. The bill passed out of committee by a 6-5 vote.  It now goes to the full House of Representatives for consideration. All...
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