Written by David Curtin
If someone told you Illinois was the top state in the nation for people leaving and that we also have a severe housing shortage, you’d probably be puzzled.
That doesn’t make sense. But it’s really quite simple. Unlike surrounding states, Illinois has managed to shrink its economy, place devastating energy and tax policies on its citizenry, and spend billions to attract an influx of illegal migrants who need housing.
So when hundreds of thousands of people leave Illinois (and their housing) for other states, it is only a drop in the bucket compared to those huge waves of disastrous policies engulfing Illinois.… Continue Reading
Tags: BUILD, Governor J.B. Pritzker, housing, Illinois, Illinois Human Rights Act, SB 635, Senate Bill 635
Faith & Religion, Illinois Politics, LGBTQ Agenda, Marriage, Family & Culture, Political, Religious Liberty | Alyssa Sonnenburg | 
September 10, 2026 5:00 AM | 
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Written by Thomas Hampson
John Adams’s test of character, the Pritzker story J.B. tells, and the history the polished biographies leave out
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” — John Adams, October 11, 1798 [1]
John Adams was not advocating a religious test for office. He was arguing that in self-government, our constitution—our laws—cannot replace character. In the same letter, Adams warned that avarice, ambition, revenge, and other passions, if unrestrained by morality and religion, could break even the strongest constitutional restraints.… Continue Reading
Tags: Abe Pritzker, Al Capone, Allen Dorfman, Anjado Limited, Anthony Pritzker, Better Government Association, Burton Kanter, Castle Bank, Centene, Chicago Outfit, Donald Pritzker, FBI, Fomentos, Illinois Policy Institute, J. B. Pritzker, Jake Guzik, Jay Pritzker, Jimmy Hoffa, John Adams, Louis Dragna, Mafia, Marmon Group, Melville Marx, Mercantile Bank, Meyer Lansky, mob, Moe Dalitz, Nicholas Pritzker, Operation Tradewinds, Paul Helliwell, Project Haven, RICO, Sidney Korshak, Stanford Clinton, Steven Brill, Teamsters, Tony Accardo, Transnational Trust Company Limited, United States v. Payner
Crime Culture, IFA News, Illinois Politics, Political | Alyssa Sonnenburg | September 8, 2026 9:00 AM | Comments Off on The Clean Face of a Dirty Business
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
What is going on with American women? This week’s episode addresses this very question. In the midst of the Lindsay Clancy trial proceedings, social media has a revealed a darkness that is alive and well in our culture.
In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, hosts Jenna Smith and Alyssa Sonnenburg are joined by guest Stephanie Stapert to examine the viral Lindsay Clancy case from a firm, biblical perspective. With so many women across the country seeking solidarity with Lindsay Clancy, this conversation addresses the damaging effects of toxic empathy—the dangerous tendency of modern women to align themselves with objectively evil acts under the guise of mental health advocacy.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Spotlight, we hear from Dr. George Barna, a renowned researcher at Arizona Christian University and IFI’s 2026 annual worldview conference guest speaker.
In his speech, Barna will talk about the development of a biblical worldview and how a biblical worldview makes a difference in being disciples of Jesus.
“You want to solve abortion, you want to solve immigration, you want to solve crime, you want to solve any other issue facing America today– get the worldview right.
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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this special edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, you will hear from author interviews captured at the 2026 Illinois Christian Home Educators Conference (ICHE), a conference designed to disciple homeschooling families mentally and spiritually.
In the first half, you will hear from Rhonda Robinson, a mother of nine and and grandmother of 39! An award-winning author with over 25 years of writing experience, she currently serves as manager and content producer for the Parenting and Marriage web content at Focus on the Family.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this special episode of Spotlight, you will hear from two special speakers. Held at Olivet Nazarene University, the 2026 Illinois Christian Educator’s Conference featured a host of keynote speakers that inspired faithfulness and excellence in the younger generation.
Carl Kerby, one of the event’s keynotes, represented Reasons for Hope, a non-profit apologetics ministry designed to equip Christians with real answers to hard questions.
Kelly Love, another featured keynote speaker, works as the National Sales Director with Trail Life USA, a Christian alternative to the compromised Boy Scouts.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
On July 13th, 47 U.S. House members wrote a letter to Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
In this letter, House members strongly supported the FCC’s review of parental guidelines for TV shows meant for children:
“American children and families are under attack. Parents deserve full transparency from television and streaming services regarding unwanted sexual content in programming rated for children, and it is our intention to provide them with the tools and information they need to make informed choices for their families.”
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Tags: Adolf Hitler, Brendan Carr, Concerned Women for America, CWA, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, LGBTQ, Netflix
LGBTQ Agenda, Marriage, Family & Culture | Alyssa Sonnenburg | July 23, 2026 11:00 AM | Comments Off on House Republicans: Kids’ Shows Need Warning Labels
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
On July 14th, the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing that was titled, “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.”
United States Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) pressed two medical school deans, Dr. Sam Hawgood and Dr. Steve Dubinett, on whether or not men can get pregnant. You would think that the question would be extremely easy to answer.
No, men cannot get pregnant.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, Pastor Ceasar LeFlore dissects the broken government education system. Getting children out of Illinois public schools is no longer optional– it is necessary for their spiritual, academic, and emotional well-being.
You will also learn about an upcoming banquet that is being hosted by Pastor LeFlore, Pulling the Fire Alarm on America’s Burning Schools. To register, click here.
Later on, you will hear from Dr.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
On Monday, July 6, 2026, preliminary hearings started taking place in regard to Charlie Kirk’s assassination case.
Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin, and his defense team, requested that the death penalty be removed from consideration in his trial. The defense’s request was in response to prosecutor Christopher Ballard’s comment to the media about having “ample evidence” to prove Robinson’s guilt, in what the defense claimed was a violation of a gag order.… Continue Reading
