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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you! The turnout for our Defend Marriage Lobby Day on Wednesday was beyond our expectations. I thank each and everyone of you who came out to participate in the largest pro-family event at the Illinois...

Join Illinois families from all over the state on Wednesday, February 20th, to stand for natural marriage and lobby your state rep to vote NO on same-sex marriage. Pack your church vans, buses and cars and join us at the Capitol to defeat this bill that will affect your family, churches and businesses.

Despite an outpouring of calls, emails and faxes against redefining marriage and family, lawmakers in the Illinois Senate passed SB 10 on Thursday afternoon by a vote of 34 to 21 with 2 voting present.

Join IFI and Illinois families from around the state to take a stand for protecting marriage, religious freedom, parental rights and the innocence of our children! Plan to bring your family and friends AND organize your church to support this...

So, what is missing in the political campaign of 2012?  I would suggest truth and integrity are most notable by their absence.  It is little wonder that Americans are jaded and cynical about politicians. Regardless of what they promise before...

The Republican Illinois delegation has returned from the Republican National Convention.  The Prairie State sent 69 delegates (including ten alternates) to Tampa. On Thursday, August 30, the delegation heard Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney not only formally accept the nomination as...

Governor Pat Quinn delivered his fiscal year 2013 budget address on Wednesday, February 22nd to the Illinois General Assembly. The governor said that the state’s “rendezvous with reality has arrived.” He contends the proposed budget provides stability through major reductions...

We have recently been made aware of Governor Quinn’s decision to present a Pro-Choice Leadership Award at an upcoming event for a political organization known as Personal PAC. This organization describes itself as a “political action committee (PAC) dedicated to...