Written by David E. Smith
Last week, we reported on comments made by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Effingham) in which he raised serious concerns after discovering that the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) had sent voter registration materials to noncitizens applying for state assistance. That revelation alone sparked widespread concern and raised an obvious question: Why would a state agency be placing voter registration materials into the hands of individuals who are not legally eligible to vote?… Continue Reading
Tags: "SAVE" Act., Adam Niemerg, Carol Davis, Dick Durbin, Gov. JB Pritzker, illegal immigrant, Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Freedom Caucus, Illinois Senate, John Thune, SAVE America Act, Steve McClure, Tammy Duckward, Voter Fraud, voter integrity, Voter Registration, voter rolls
Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | 
May 21, 2026 3:00 PM | 
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Written by David E. Smith
Illinois State Senator Steve McClure (R-Effingham) continues to sound the alarm over election integrity as it pertains to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the distribution of voter registration materials to illegal immigrants applying for state benefits.
In a January 7, 2025 press release, McClure revealed that IDHS had been sending packets to noncitizens that included “pre-filled” voter registration applications already addressed to county clerk offices. He warned that such practices create confusion and could open the door to unlawful voter registration.… Continue Reading
Tags: automatic voter registration, Carol Davis, Dulce Quintero, illegal immigrants, Illinois Conservative Union, Illinois Department of Human Services, SB 59, Stephanie Trussell, Steve McClure
Illinois Politics, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | May 16, 2026 5:00 AM | Comments Off on Why Are Noncitizens Receiving Voter Registration Forms?
Written by David E. Smith
Governor JB Pritzker sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based redistricting, calling it “an attack on a crown jewel of our democracy.”
The Court ruled 6–3 that Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-black congressional district constituted an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision is expected to narrow how the Voting Rights Act is applied moving forward—particularly in cases involving race-based districting.
Speaking to Chicago media, Pritzker said,
“Illinois is the proud home of having sent more black members of Congress to Washington than any other state in the country.
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Written by David E. Smith
Rigging the Map
On Monday, April 20, Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch filed House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 (HJRCA 28), a proposal to amend the state constitution and redefine how legislative and congressional districts are drawn.
After suspending the rules to fast-track this legislation, House Democrats moved the measure out of committee on a partisan vote. It was quickly moved to the House floor where the Democrats voted 74 to 38 to pass it.… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features two special guests.
In the first segment, we hear from JennyBeth Martin from the Only Citizens Vote Coalition on why only Americans should participate in American elections.
In the second segment, we hear from Larry Elder on the importance of the film Uncle Tom II.
“87% of Americans agree [in proof of citizenship for license to vote].”
This is an important episode 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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Written by David E. Smith
Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker raised the possibility of redrawing the state’s congressional map before the 2026 midterm elections, positioning it as a direct response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas.
Pritzker, who has his eyes set on becoming the next Democratic nominee for the White House, hosted a delegation of Texas Democratic lawmakers in Illinois, offering political support and strategic coordination with fellow Democratic governor Gavin Newsom of California.… Continue Reading
Tags: Donald Trump, Gavin Newsom, Gerrymandering, Illinois Congressional Delegation, JB Pritzker, Michael Madigan, Redistricting, Texas Republicans, The Chicago Way
Illinois Politics, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | August 4, 2025 5:00 AM | Comments Off on Gov. Pritzker to Fight Gerrymandering with… More Gerrymandering?
Written by David E. Smith
In a case that could have national implications for election integrity, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Judicial Watch, Inc. et al. v. The Illinois State Board of Elections, a lawsuit brought on behalf of U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and two presidential electors. At the heart of the case is whether Illinois acted unlawfully by allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after the federally established Election Day.… Continue Reading
Tags: Election Day, Judicial Watch, Mike Bost, National Voter Registration Act, Tom Fitton, U.S. Supreme Court
Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Judicial Branch, Political, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | July 25, 2025 6:00 AM | Comments Off on SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to Illinois’ Extension of Election Day
Written by Nancy Hayes
On April 3rd, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order President Trump signed in March, which they claim is an unconstitutional attempt to impose sweeping voting restrictions across the country.
The lawsuit refers to Executive Order No. 14248, which is a lawful and necessary measure to protect election integrity, especially in federal elections.… Continue Reading
Tags: Barack Obama, Biden Administration, Bill Clinton, Catherine Engelbrecht, Executive Order No. 14248, Illegal Immigration Reform Act, Immigration Response Act of 1996, Kwame Raoul, Obama, President Trump
Federal Elections, Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Political, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity | Alyssa Sonnenburg | May 9, 2025 5:00 AM | Comments Off on President Trump’s Executive Order #14248 is Lawful and Necessary!
Written by David E. Smith
Earlier this year, Gov. JB Pritzker urged the Democrats in the General Assembly to pass legislation placing three advisory questions on our ballots for the upcoming election. Every voter in the state of Illinois will have the options of voting either Yes or No.
These questions are non-binding, meaning they simply act as an official poll of voters to guide state lawmakers on public opinion regarding questions of policy, but do not directly change law.… Continue Reading
