By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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03.15.25
What is the difference between a betrayer and a traitor? Cambridge dictionary defines a betrayer as “a person who is not loyal to their country or to another person, often doing something harmful such as giving information to an enemy."
By Kathy Valente
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03.10.25
Several bills are scheduled for committee hearings this week. This is the only time witness slips can be filled out and filed for a bill. It really does matter, so please take the time to show your support or opposition for the following bills.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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03.07.25
There are often times when my mind weighs in on hot button issues as I consider a “pastoral response.” Not being a pastor—but having served in various ministry leadership roles—makes this not too much of a stretch. I feel for pastors who take a stand—and pay for it.
By Kathy Valente
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02.26.25
Each Consolidated Election, we receive calls asking if we have any information on local school board candidates and others. The task of compiling such a large amount of data is overwhelming, so we're starting with school board and asking for your help.
By Kenna Rose
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02.19.25
Politics, Why it Matters by Andrew Gamble is a short book on politics. The preface and first chapter talk about human conflict, flourishing, and peace, and how politics weaves them together. Gamble says that every human interaction involves politics because politics governs and guides our interactions.
By Gabriel Syme
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02.18.25
Assisted suicide is incompatible with biblical teaching. Human life is sacred, and suffering has a divine purpose. While believers must be compassionate toward those who suffer, we must also stand firm against assisted suicide as an affront to God’s sovereignty.
By Alex Newman
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02.13.25
Authorities and the education establishment in Illinois are gearing up to resist federal immigration law and try to block enforcement to protect illegal immigrants, setting the stage for a potential showdown of historic with the U.S. government.
By Mae Arthur
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01.29.25
Within the first two weeks of the new year, proponents of physician-assisted suicide was again introduced (HB1328 and SB 9) for the 2025 legislative session. We urge you to ask your state lawmakers to vigorously this anti-life, pro-death agenda.
By Ecce Verum
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01.07.25
The last election cycle may be shrinking in the rearview mirror, but briefly flash back with me to the sights, sounds, and smells of it all. You probably had at least someone remind you to "vote early," right? But did anyone ever mention "voting late?" Well, there's a legal battle going on right now about a loophole in Illinois law that allows ballots to be received up to two weeks after election day.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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12.12.24
In his book, History of the Plymouth Settlement, William Bradford wrote about the departure of the Pilgrims from Leyden, Holland. Of course, they would be called “the Pilgrims” only many years later.
By Ecce Verum
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12.04.24
We all send emails because they are faster and more convenient than snail mail. We don't usually suspect that snail mail would send us to the hospital. However, for precisely this reason, one state representative is pushing for an electronic mail delivery system in the state's correctional facilities. In Illinois prisons, physical mail can get you high.
By David Curtin
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11.21.24
The Democrats will still have supermajorities in each chamber of the Illinois General Assembly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026). It seems that they are primarily focused on legislative ways to “Trump-proof” Illinois, whatever that entails.
By Kathy Valente
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11.20.24
In keeping with Governor JB Pritzker's promise to "Trump-Proof" Illinois, his party is preparing to ram through HB 5164, which has already passed in the Illinois House. The bill will make it almost impossible to find illegal immigrants with a criminal history and/or those who have committed crimes while on American soil, for the purpose of deportation.
11.09.24
As you know, Lincoln was our first Republican president and served during the entire course of the Civil War. The war ended on April 9, 1865. Lincoln fell to an assassin’s bullet in Ford’s Theatre 5 days later.
Praising God, Proper Perspective, & Pressing Forward: What Christian Americans Must (Continue to) Do
By Brandon Myers
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11.08.24
In many ways the Lord has answered our prayers and been merciful to us as a nation. Praise be to the God of heaven for His kindness and blessings! We did not deserve this—never forgot it.
