ComEd https://illinoisfamilyaction.org Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:38:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-download-32x32.jpg ComEd https://illinoisfamilyaction.org 32 32 76203252 Bad Climate Policy Fuels Skyrocketing Electric Bills https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2025/08/bad-climate-policy-fuels-skyrocketing-electric-bills/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:10 +0000 https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=30244 Written by Rev. Calvin Lindstrom 

In his excellent history of the 20th century, Modern Times, Paul Johnson quotes one of Stalin’s economists: “Our task is not to study economics but to change it. We are bound by no laws.” I believe this describes the general tenor of the Democratic regime that rules Chicago and Illinois. They are people who believe that they can transcend the order and laws God has established, hence their support for abortion, the mutilation of children, and a host of other evils.… Continue Reading

]]> 30244 After 37 Years, Illinois Democrats Elect a New House Speaker https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2021/01/after-37-years-illinois-democrats-elect-a-new-house-speaker/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://staging.illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=16667
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 He has been replaced by State Representative Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Winchester).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.

… Continue Reading ]]> 16667 SPOTLIGHT: Jeanette Ward on Freedom, Faith and Family https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/07/spotlight-jeanette-ward-on-freedom-faith-and-family/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:20:58 +0000 https://staging.illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=14815 Written by David E. Smith

Even if you live outside of Illinois Senate District 25, this edition of Spotlight presents information every voter needs to know. Republican candidate for senator, Jeanette Ward, joins me and Monte Larrick to talk about her candidacy as well as some of the critical issues facing our state. Jeanette shares the biblical values and common-sense principles regarding freedom, faith, and family that will inform her service if she is elected.… Continue Reading

]]> 14815 Madigan’s Troubles Reach Towards Pritzker https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/07/madigans-troubles-reach-towards-pritzker/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:00:38 +0000 https://staging.illinoisfamilyaction.org/?p=14785 Written by Christine Misner

Could Mike Madigan’s luck have finally run out? That’s what many in Illinois are wondering as news of a federal investigation into a bribery scheme linked to the longtime Democrat and Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives have revealed. Calls for him to resign are starting to come from around Illinois. Plus, court records are showing that the scandal may have a link to fellow Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker.… Continue Reading

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