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
05.31.14
Remapping Illinois
Scott Stantis is the editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune. His work is syndicated to over 200 newspapers and has been featured by Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, The New York Daily News, The Los Angeles Times, CNN, “CBS...
Birth Control Advisory Referendum an Election Year Ploy
05.30.14
The Catholic Conference of Illinois today issued the following statement on an advisory referendum on mandated birth control.
Illinois Senate Passes the ERA
By David E. Smith   |   05.22.14
How did they vote? This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 39 to 11 with 6 voting present to pass SJRCA 75, a completely unnecessary proposal  to amend the U.S. Constitution to eradicate sex as a legitimate characteristic on which to...
Illinois House Passes Another Bullying Bill
By David E. Smith   |   04.10.14
How did they vote? This afternoon, the Illinois House voted 64 to 43 to pass HB 5707, a completely unnecessary proposal by State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), constituting nothing more than a reiteration of the Bullying Prevention Task Force recommendations...
UPDATE:  POLST Bill Passes in Illinois Senate
By David E. Smith   |   04.03.14
How did they vote? Earlier this afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 34-18 with one voting present to pass SB 3076, a bill to amend the Illinois Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code to...
Judge, State AG Stepping Over the Line on Illinois Marriage Law
By   |   03.10.14
A traditional values group in Illinois maintains certain state officials aren’t only usurping the legislative process when it comes to same-gender “marriage,” but they are also violating the law. At both state and federal levels, making and implementing law is...
Chicago Pastor Speaks Out Against Modern Portrayals of Black History
By Monte Larrick   |   02.27.14
Monte Larrick reports on how a prominent minister in the Chicago area says some government schools in Illinois are failing to stress the positives when it comes to teaching "Black History."
SB 1619 Passes Senate Committee — Contact Your State Senator
By David E. Smith   |   03.16.11
How did they vote? Yesterday, the Illinois Senate Public Health committee passed SB 1619 by a party line vote of 6 to 4. It now moves to the full senate. Look at the list below to see how the members...
Good News!! SB 136 Officially Tabled!
By David E. Smith   |   02.17.11
Senator Maloney has heard your concerns and has tabled the bill which means it’s dead for the session! Take ACTION: Click HERE to contact Senator Maloney to thank him for hearing your concerns. You can also call his district office...
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