Written by David E. Smith
The 6th Congressional District has a remarkable candidate in Jeanne Ives–the kind of candidate conservatives have desperately wanted.
We’ve spent months investigating the candidates running for state and federal office. We have emailed/messaged them, compiled voter guide surveys, reviewed their web sites and social media, analyzed voting records, compiled public statements, and met with many of them. Our endorsements are based on the top-tier issues that matter to pro-life/pro-family voters.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
The November 3rd election is upon us! Prior to going to the polls, make sure that you know where your candidates stand on the issues: religious liberty, the sanctity of life, the Green New Deal, gasoline tax increase, Medicaid abortion coverage and much more! For more information, please review the Illinois Family Institute’s Voting Resources page before casting your ballot.
We don’t have to remind our readers how critically important it is to exercise your civic duty to vote and be good stewards of God’s amazing gift of self-government. … Continue Reading
Written by James M. Odom, Esq.
Senior Policy Analyst, Illinois Family Action
When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad;
when injustice rules, everyone groans. ~Proverbs 29:2
The Illinois Supreme Court District 5 race, between IFA endorsed candidate Republican David Overstreet, and Democrat Judy Cates, is crucial to maintain judicial balance on Illinois’ highest court.
There are 3 Illinois Supreme Court justice seats on the November 3rd ballot. The winner of these elections will serve for the next 10 years.… Continue Reading
Written by Anna T. of Lake Zurich, Illinois
When I was invited to meet my local state legislator, State Representative Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville), I never imagined that a woman, a former teacher, and a mother of four could hold such callous views of precious babies almost born. Rep. Edly-Allen laughed when she was confronted with the reality that abortion dismembers even viable babies in Illinois at taxpayers’ expense. She stated it “wasn’t her job” as an elected leader to protect babies.… Continue Reading
Written by James M. Odom, Esq.
The 5th District of Illinois is the largest geographical Supreme Court district in the state, covering 37 counties (36% of Illinois courts) from Christian County in the North to Alexander County in the South [1]. In this election cycle, voters in these counties will be voting to fill the vacancy left by retiring Justice Lloyd Karmeier. Democrat Judy Cates and Republican David K. Overstreet are running in this key Illinois race this election.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
With less than 50 days before the November 3rd General Election, campaigns are heating up. Soon, our mailboxes will be filled with campaign literature, our phones will be ringing with robo-calls, and we will see and/or hear campaign ads on social media, television and the radio.
The messages that will be flooding the public square are what the candidates want you to know about themselves and about their opponents. But will your concerns and questions about their values and top priorities be answered?… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
With less than 50 days left before the November 3rd General Election, campaigns are heating up. Soon, our mailboxes will be filled with campaign literature, our phones will be ringing with robo-calls, and we will see and/or hear campaign ads on social media, television and the radio.
The messages that will be flooding the public square are what the candidates want you to know about themselves and about their opponents.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
This week on Spotlight, Monte Larrick and I are pleased to welcome Max Solomon, Republican candidate for State Representative for the 38th District. Max was born in Nigeria and is now a proud U.S. citizen. He shares his motivation and desire to represent the people in his district, explains how his Christian faith and pro-life, pro-family conservative views and values will inform his public service, and identifies some of the issues he hopes to address if he is elected to the Illinois House of Representatives.… Continue Reading
Written by Jon A. Zahm
As pro-family conservatives, we know that the judiciary is of vital importance in our day-to- day lives. For example, we have seen courts recently elevate casinos to greater importance than churches. We have seen biological males granted full access to female locker rooms, bathrooms, and team sports in our public schools. And we all know how our country was forever changed by 7 U.S. Supreme Court Justices one day in 1973.… Continue Reading
Tags: Anne Burke, ComEd scandal, David Overstreet, Ed Burke, Fair Map Amendment, Illinois Supreme Court, Jon A. Zahm, Michael Burke, Mike Madigan, Reproductive Health Care Act, Tazewell County GOP, Tom Kilbride
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August 28, 2020 4:00 AM | 
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Written by Benjamin Smith
This edition of Spotlight features Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey and IFI Executive Director David Smith as they address attendees at a recent Rally for Jesus at Calvary Church in Orland Park. David relates how the current moral and cultural climate of our state and nation is expressed in Matthew 24:12 and he calls for individual and national repentance from sin that distracts us from serving and glorifying God.
Representative Bailey recounts his journey from farmer to school board member to state representative and he issues a challenge to the Church and her members to wake up and become involved in the political process.… Continue Reading
