Members of the staff and the board of directors of Illinois Family Action have been vetting candidates throughout the state, looking to endorse good Christian conservative candidates for school boards, library districts and more.
We have some great recommendations for you in Ela Township for the upcoming Consolidated Election. We recommend the “Serving Ela” slate of candidates for Township Positions and for Ela Area Public Library Trustees, we recommend the top four listed on your ballot.… Continue Reading
Written By Christine Misner
U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Effingham) is defending her husband, Illinois State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland), from claims by “progressive” caucus Illinois Democrats that he violated his oath of office by attending the January 6 rally held by former President Donald J. Trump in Washington, DC. She claimed his critics are targeting conservative Christians.
The Millers are Christians who attend Oakland Christian Church in Oakland, Illinois, where she teaches Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.… Continue Reading
Tags: Antifa, BLM, Bob Morgan, Carol Pope, Chris Miller, Chris Welch, Donald J. Trump, HR 132, Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association, January 6th Riots, Kristina Zahorik, Mary Miller, Oakland Christian Church, Proud Boys, WMAY
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | 
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Written by Daniel Horowitz
For the past decade, I’ve been trying to raise awareness about the harms of the weak-on-crime policies being advocated by both parties. As crime continues to surge, even the most violent career criminals are released on little or no bail, a growing phenomenon that is responsible for most of the violent crimes committed in the country. The insipid mantra of the de-incarceration crowd is that we shouldn’t lock people up for low-level offenses.… Continue Reading
Tags: American Greatness, Antifa, Black Lives Matter, Brian Sicknick, Donald J. Trump, J. B. Pritzker, Jessica Watkins, Julie Kelly, Merrick Garland, Oscar Grissett, Susana Ortiz, Timothy McVeigh
Crime Culture, Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | February 25, 2021 7:00 AM | Comments Off on As Criminals Take Advantage of Hands-Off Justice System, Feds Clamp Down on Political Prisoners
Written by Benjamin Smith
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved the proposed “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” amendment, and on February 16, JCAR (Illinois’ Joint Committee on Administrative Rules) will vote on its ratification. Dr. Eric Wallace joins Monte Larrick to explain why adopting these “standards” will shift the focus from teaching foundational academics and fostering critical thinking skills to promoting Critical Race Theory and “woke” perspectives that dismiss objective truth. Additionally, they discuss how Illinois parents and taxpayers can most effectively stand against the leftist agenda of student indoctrination.… Continue Reading
Written by Christine Misner
U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (IL-16th) upset many of his fellow Republicans around the country with the statements he’s made about former President Donald J. Trump in recent weeks. Perhaps none more so than the county chairman of 36 southern Illinois regional Republican Party committees who issued a letter condemning Kinzinger for his actions including calling for the impeachment of President Trump and failing to support the president’s claims of election fraud.
The GOP county chairs voted to issue their condemnation at the Southern Regional Zoom Meeting Jan.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
The Democratic Party is firmly in control of both federal and Illinois government – now what do we do? Former Illinois state representative, Jeanne Ives, addresses that question in part two of our Spotlight conversation (listen to part one here). We discuss an alarming proposal by liberal, secular Democrats to “restore constitutional secularism and patriotic pluralism” and Jeanne details how we can and must fight against this assault on religious freedom.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Where do we go from here? Our state is currently suffocating under the weight of massive debt and failed Democratic policies. Yet, former state representative Jeanne Ives says there is hope for Illinois conservatives. She suggests the Republican Party focus on promoting truth, electing conservatives to local governing bodies and boards, and insisting on competency from candidates and government – some TLC, if you will. Jeanne also details the three big issues on which Republicans must stand in unity and gives insight on the compensation Illinois taxpayers pay our public “servants” (warning, you might need to monitor your blood pressure).… Continue Reading
Tags: Big Government, Chris Welch, COVID lockdowns, David Smith, Don Harmon, IL GOP, Illinois Corruption, Illinois Legislature, Irresponsible Illinois, Jeanne Ives, Lesser Magistrate, massive government, Michael Madigan, Monte Larrick, Passing the Buck, Springfield, Tim Schneider
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith | January 26, 2021 2:00 PM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Jeanne Ives on the Importance of the Lesser Magistrate
Written by Hon. Jeanne Ives
Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) is no longer the Speaker of the Illinois House. He has been replaced by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Winchester). I would withhold the applause or hope that things in Illinois will change.
First, Welch has been a reliable ally of Madigan since Welch was first elected in 2013.
Second, Welch saved Madigan from investigation by an Illinois House panel.
Third, he is responsible for supporting and voting for legislation that has made Illinois the worst run state in the Union.
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Written by Monte Larrick
Finally, 2020, the year many have proclaimed the Worst. Year. Ever, nears the finish line. Joining us for the last podcast of this extraordinary year is Ben Smith, the producer of Spotlight. Ben is a 20-year-old college sophomore, part-time employee of IFI and IFA, and the son of Executive Director, David Smith. Follow Ben on Twitter @realbs19.
Our “eclectic conversation” includes a discussion of Michael Madigan’s future in the Illinois House of Representatives, the perpetuation of racial division in America, the relevance of biblical authority, Ben’s online interactions with Marxist professors and peers at the University of Southern California, the fate of religious freedom in a Biden-Harris administration, indoctrination in government schools and government intrusion in homeschooling, election integrity, the pandemic, President Trump’s potential post-White House role in the Republican Party, and much more.… Continue Reading
Written by Eva Miller
Republicans have been stereotyped for years as the party of “old, rich white men,” which Democrats have exploited to win over young female voters. The greater number of Democrat women elected to Congress as compared to Republican women was used against Republicans. For example, in the 2018 Primaries, a record 102 women were elected/re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and out of that number, only 13 were Republicans.
The left-wing women on Capitol Hill are so confident in their power that some have coined the term “squad” for themselves, as if they were big-shot celebrities.… Continue Reading
