Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In memory of Dr. Voddie Baucham, this week’s episode of Spotlight features IFI’s interview with Voddie Baucham at the 2023 Black Conservative Summit.
Dr. Baucham was a husband, father, pastor, author, was the dean of the school of divinity at African Christian University in Zambia for 9 years, and he also served as the first president of Founders Seminary in Cape Corral, Florida. He and his bold ministry will be greatly missed by the staff at Illinois Family Institute.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
Today’s episode of Spotlight features Dr. Frank Turek and his 2017 IFI Worldview presentation on Sex in America. Dr. Turek is an author of 7 books, the host of the podcast “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist,” & Founder & President of CrossExamined, an Apologetics-based ministry.
Dr. Turek was a close friend and mentor of Charlie Kirk, and his wisdom and insight into our culture is undeniable.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
Did you know that one of Islam’s goal is to take over the top 18 cities in America, one of which is Chicago?
This episode features Anni Cyrus and her presentation on Islam in American today.
Anni Cyrus is a human rights activist who fled from Iran when she was only 15 years old. Her platform, Live Up to Freedom, is dedicated to revealing the truth about Islam.
“Chicago is being conquered… because we are not paying attention…
There are schools that are actually teaching children about Muhammad…”
This is a vitally important episode that you do not want to miss.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
Why should voting be relegated to citizens only? Darren Bailey answers this very question in today’s episode of Spotlight.
Darren Bailey is a former state representative, senator, and gubernatorial candidate. Bailey, a long-time farmer from Southern Illinois, recently participated in an Only Citizens Vote protest in Orland Park– a protest demanding that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote in state and national elections.
“What if instead offering free college education to people who are here illegally that we actually look at how we can prop up our own children to be the greatest and brightest for the future that we have before us?”
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Jihadwatch.org published an article titled: Illinois: Imam invokes Muhammad’s example to justify hostility toward Jews today based upon a report published by The Middle East Media Research Institute.
The The Middle East Media Research Institute report states in part:
Imam Mazhar Mahmood of the Islamic Foundation of Peoria, IL, said in his August 8, 2025 Friday sermon that “alleged” Muslims suggest building “political situations” with the Zionists for the sake of stability, and he asked whether Muslims have “stooped so low.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Al-Aqsa Mosque, Banu Qaynuqa, Florida Family Association, Imam Mazhar Mahmood, Islamic Foundation of Peoria, National Counterterrorism Center, Peoria for Palestine, Prophet Muhammad
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September 5, 2025 5:00 AM | 
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Written by James Odom, Legal Counsel
An urgent matter requires our attention and action (BY 5:00 P.M., THIS FRIDAY)!
We oppose the appointment of Terra Costa Howard who has become an applicant to fill a vacancy which will occur on October 15th due to the retirement of Circuit Judge Paul Fullerton (18th Judicial Circuit, covering 7 counties: Kane, DuPage, Will, Kendall, Grundy, cities: Princeton, Ottawa, Morris, Shorewood, Kankakee, Watseka, and Wheaton).
Judge Fullerton currently serves at-large in the 18th Circuit, District 3, at the DuPage County Courthouse.… Continue Reading
Written by Jenna Smith
Recorded live from the 2025 Illinois Christian Homeschool Convention (ICHE), Monte Larrick converses with Abraham Hamilton III. Hamilton is a husband, Bible teacher, a national radio host & TV host, a lawyer & homeschool father who was a keynote speaker for ICHE’s 2025 Conference, themed “This We Believe.”
Hamilton encourages listeners to prioritize homeschooling, because:
“For far too long, people have failed to recognize that mind cultivation is essential to disciple making.
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Written by Jenna Smith
When we abandon the most basic of truths–man & woman–what do we have to stand on?
Today we’re featuring a Spotlight interview conducted in 2023 with conservative icon and activist, Riley Gaines Barker. Riley is a 12x all-American collegiate swimmer, praised by President Trump for leading the fight for fairness, safetey & the protection of women in women’s sports.
Riley will be our keyenote speaker at our annual Faith, Family & Freedom banquet on November 7th of this year. … Continue Reading
Written by Jenna Smith
“If Americans are going to reject abortion, they need to know what happens in an abortion. Who are the victims of abortion? What impact does it have on those mothers and fathers who choose abortion and on society as a whole.” – Anne Scheidler
Standing on the side of a busy highway, Monte Larrick talks with Anne Scheidler, vice president of the pro-life action league during the organization’s Face the Truth tour.… Continue Reading
Written by Jenna Smith
Illinois is the abortion capitol of the Midwest. Women from states that have safegaurds to protect babies are choosing the land of Lincoln for surgical abortions or, increasingly, aboriton drugs. Donna Williams is trying to counter that. As the executive director for PASS network for Life, she leads the pregnancy based care center in Tinley Park to protect and promote life.
Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs offer services designed to address the needs of both mothers in crisis pregnancy situations and the father.… Continue Reading
