“Civil Unions” (SB 1716) Passes in the House — How did they vote?

Sixty-one state lawmakers in the Illinois House cave into pressure from Gov. Patrick Quinn and Speaker Michael Madigan.

Despite an outpouring of calls, emails and faxes against redefining marriage and family, legislators in the Illinois House passed SB 1716 on Nov. 30th by a vote of 61 to 52.

Only two pro-family lawmakers, Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Highland) and Rep. David Reis (R-Olney)–both from downstate–had the courage to challenge this anti-family legislation on the House floor during debate while nine pro-homosexual lawmakers (2 Republicans and 7 Democrats) made emotional manipulative appeals for the bill’s passage.… Continue Reading

Illinois Family Institute’s Voter Guide

Today is Election Day, and it is imperative that voters have information available to help them make educated decisions as they cast their votes for the different candidates running for public office.

To download the IFI Voter Guide, you will need Adobe Acrobat and will need to know in which legislative districts you live.  (Look up your legislative districts HERE or call IFA at 708-781-9371.)  District numbers will be found after his/her name.

The full version of the IFI 2010 Primary Election Voter Guide is available for download HERE.… Continue Reading

A Personal Note from Dave Smith Regarding Cook County Races

Dear Pro-Family Neighbors in Cook County,

Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2010. This is your opportunity to vote on whether Washington and Springfield are heading in the right direction.

I would like to make some recommendations to you for your consideration on November 2^nd:

Federal Offices:

—    U.S. Congress: Ray Wardingly (1^st CD) and Isaac Hayes (2^nd CD)

—    U.S. Senate: Mike Labno (He is 100 percent pro-life with no exception. … Continue Reading

Election Watch: Endorsement Lists for

You can make a difference in the November 2nd election by voting for candidates who share your values!

Cut through the political spin by using the IFI Voter Guide to get straightforward information, and then use the Illinois Family Action Election Watch supplemental to learn even more.

Want to know what groups have endorse which candidates? Then you will want to check out these resources:

State Rep. Endorsement Lists

State Senate Endorsement Lists

Statewide Endorsement Lists

Congressional Endorsement Lists

U.S.

IFA Guide to Judicial Candidates

We know how difficult it is to cast your votes for judges. Chances are you have not even heard of these candidates for the bench. There is just not enough information to help voters cast an intelligent vote.

Illinois Family Action has complied some important information on judges to help you carry out your duty as a citizen. We are happy to provide the following 2010 Election Watch for Judicial candidates.

Please click HERE for a downloadable version of this guide to judicial candidates.… Continue Reading

IFA Recommended Candidates

The following candidates came very close to receiving IFA’s full endorsement but did not receive that endorsement because of one or two policy positions and/or votes.  Instead, IFA would like to recommend these candidates for your prayerful consideration:

State Senate Candidates by District:

10     Brian G. Doherty

28     John Millner

34     Dave Syverson

43     Cedra Crenshaw

49     William “Sam: McCann

55     Dale Righter

58     David Luechtefeld

State House Candidates by District:

35     Dr. Barbara Bellar

37     Jeffrey L.… Continue Reading

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IFA Endorsed Candidates

Before you vote, make sure you know where the candidates stand. Illinois Family Action-endorsed candidates support a pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family policies.

We urge you to support these pro-family candidates for public service in Illinois.

Illinois Family Action

Endorsed Candidates

2010 General Election

Illinois State Constitutional Officers

Governor: Bill Brady

Lt. Governor: Jason Plummer

Attorney General:  Steve Kim

State Senate Candidates by District

22     Steve Rauschenberger

25     Chris Lauzen

40     Adam Baumgartner

51     Kyle McCarter

State House Candidates by District

19    David J.

Order Your 2010 Voters’ Guides!

This edition of the IFI Voter Guide will contain non-partisan information about candidates for Illinois Governor and United States Senate — two of the most-watched races in the nation. Plus, there will be information on US House and races right down to State House and State Senate.

How can you use bulk copies of the 2010 Illinois Voter Guide this fall?

1. To encourage those around you to get to the polls and vote. Start with your own family members, co-workers and colleagues.

Be A Smart Voter! For Our Families, For Our Future

Are you registered to vote? How about your family, friends and church? Did you know polls show that as many as half of those sitting around us in our churches either are not registered to vote or don’t show up at the polls?! You can help change that!

Hold a “Voter Registration Sunday.” The voter registration deadline is October 5th, so pick a Sunday this month, advertise it in your church bulletin with the help of your pastor, set up a small table with the forms and information and you’re set!… Continue Reading