The fee that supports 911 systems across the state is going up under a law that lawmakers approved against Gov. Bruce Rauner's wishes.
The law also keeps the 911 services operational statewide.
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Democrats are more likely than Republicans to believe that churches have a negative impact on American society, according to a recent report by Pew Research Center.
In a report released Monday by Pew's U.S. Politics & Policy department, 36 percent of Democrats were found to view churches' impact on society as negative, contrasted with 14 percent of Republicans.
For all his vast power, the President of the United States—any president—is always at a structural disadvantage in a “war” with the media. The First Amendment protects press rights to criticize the government, and everyone expects such criticism. But if government...
We are pleased to feature Jo McGuire in this week's Spotlight podcast and her ministry, which is named "5 Minutes of Courage." Monte Larrick talks with Jo about the name of her organization and why she is on a mission to warn everyone she can about the dangers of legalizing marijuana. Jo lives in Colorado and has seen drastic changes in the culture of the state since recreational marijuana was approved by voters in November 2012...
Thanks to at least nine opposing Republican senators, Congress left for its July 4 break without passing a replacement bill for Obamacare. The opposition from these Republicans was two-fold: Four conservatives thought the GOP bill on the table went too far in retaining government control over the medical insurance market, while five centrist members complained it doesn’t go far enough in providing federal funding for Medicaid in their states, and would leave 22 million Americans overall without medical insurance.
As you know by now, over the Independence Day weekend, the Illinois General Assembly passed a massive tax hike for families and businesses. When Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed the proposal, the Illinois Senate and House quickly overrode his veto. What does that mean for taxpayers? Well, the personal income tax rate has now increased by 32 percent, surging from 3.75 percent to 4.95 percent, and the corporate rate has jumped from 5.25 percent to 7 percent.
Every time state spending increases and taxes are raised, Republicans and conservatives issue statements expressing disappointment and disgust with those who played a part in making it happen. For many of us watching this Illinois tax and spend train wreck year after year the statements start to get tiresome.
There was a time (as hard as it may be to believe today) when liberals actually had the mental capacity to reason. During the Enlightenment, liberals (specifically, people with principles that were then described as liberal) understood the difference between facts and ideology...
Is it too late for America? Are the nation’s best days behind us? Can our sickly country be saved? On July 1, 2016, conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza sent out an email titled, “On The Brink Of Losing America Forever,” and it certainly feels that we are that close. But have we passed the point of no return?
Monte Larrick had the pleasure of interviewing radio talk show host, historian and bestselling author Michael Medved about his new book The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic. Then, in the second half of this podcast, Monte interviews Dr. Duke Pesta, who travels throughout the United Sates warning parents and taxpayers about the insidious federal education program known as Common Core.
Our nation was born out of a deep desire for true freedom that was inspired by those determined to have freedom of religion. This nation was born because believers prayed. This nation became prosperous and powerful because believers served.
And this nation only moves forward if the faithful stay engaged.
