Written by State Representative Darren Bailey
In addition to the candidates on the November 3rd ballot is an important issue that will have a far-reaching impact on Illinois. Voters will be asked to consider changing Illinois’ income tax from a flat tax to a graduated or “progressive” tax.
The Democrats have labeled it the “Fair Tax” and it is a fraud.… 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.… Continue Reading
A few dozen Christians met to Rally for Jesus outside Calvary Church in Orland Park in mid-August. Many Christian leaders spoke and prayed during this rally, and this edition of spotlight is the first of a series of highlights from the event. Spotlight 213 features IFI and IFA Executive Director David E. Smith, and current 109th state representative and 55th state senate candidate Darren Bailey.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Republicans may be in the super-minority in the Illinois General Assembly, but that isn’t stopping 20 Republican State House members from forming the “Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus” to focus on structural and ethical reforms our state desperately needs.
Members include State Representatives John Cabello (Machesney Park), Joe Sosnowski (Rockford), Blaine Wilhour (Effingham), Dan Caulkins (Decatur), Brad Halbrook (Shelbyville), Chris Miller (Oakland), Allen Skillicorn (Crystal Lake), Darren Bailey (Xenia), Andrew Chesney (Freeport), David McSweeney (Barrington Hills), Amy Grant (Wheaton), Terri Bryant (Murphysboro), Randy Freese (Quincy), Dave Severin (Benton), Tom Morrison (Palatine), Tom Weber (Lake Villa), Patrick Windhorst (Metropolis), Dan Swanson (Alpha), Charlie Meier (Okawville), and Tony McCombie (Savanna).… Continue Reading
Tags: Allen Skillicorn, Amy Grant, Andrew Chesney, Avery Bourne, Blaine Wilhour, Brad Halbrook, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Charlie Meier, Chris Miller, Dan Brady, Dan Caulkins, Dan Swanson, Darren Bailey, Dave Severin, David McSweeney, Grant Wehrli, Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus, Jim Durkin, Joe Sosnowski, John Cabello, Keith Wheeler, Norine Hammond, Patrick Windhorst, Randy Freese, Ryan Spain, Terri Bryant, Tim Butler, Tom Morrison, Tom Weber, Tony McCombie
Uncategorized | David E. Smith |
May 22, 2020 11:00 AM |
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Written by Austin Scott Davies
On Saturday, over a thousand Illinois citizens came together at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, to declare their God-given rights in the face of oppression by Governor J.B. Pritzker and his administration. Since Pritzker declared every county in Illinois a disaster on March 9, 2020, he has issued executive orders that far exceed his authority and trample on the rights of Illinois citizens.… Continue Reading
Tags: Adam Neimer, Adam White, Blaine Wilhour, Brandon Morale, Brandon Straka, Brian Mitchell, Carol Davis, Chris Miller, Darren Bailey, Dr. Brian Anseeuw, Entourage Mobile Entertainmen, Erica Rews, Heather Bladel, Illinois Conservative Union, J. B. Pritzker, James Marter, Jason Helland, Jennifer Welch Ostrander, John Cabello, Kathryn Ballard, Krystin Dodge, Marilee Myers, Mark Curran, Northern Illinoisans for Medical Freedom, Oliver Vasilopoulos, Orphans of the American Dream, RC Outfitters, Re-Open Illinois, Sandy Dragoo, Shawn Bladel, Spingfield Tea Par, TSA Productions, WalkAway Campaign
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
May 18, 2020 4:00 AM |
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Written by Abigail Ruth
The news in Illinois these days is grim to say the least. A few days ago Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a plan to ‘Restore’ Illinois that, if actually followed, will surely destroy whatever is left of both our God-given and constitutionally protected civil rights and our livelihoods. According to the governor, ‘normal’ will not return to Illinois until we have a vaccine or a drug that he deems “highly effective.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Anthony Fauci, Coronavirus, COVID–19, Darren Bailey, Ebola, Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court, J. B. Pritzker, John Cabello, John Z. Lee
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
May 9, 2020 4:00 AM |
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Written by James Blair
The 1912 Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Volume 2 describes Sangamon County, home of Springfield as the “…low swamp lands in Sangamon County, and the green coated stagnant ponds that stood from year to year, filling the atmosphere with so much malaria that almost every man, woman, and child in the county were more or less afflicted with chills and fever…” Here in 2020 the physical swamp is gone, but a bureaucratic swamp remains stifling the growth of Illinois.… Continue Reading
Tags: Adam Neimerg, Andy Hires, Blaine Wilhour, Chris Miller, Darren Bailey, David Reis, Donald Trump, JC Kowa, Jeff Fleming, Martin Sandoval, Richland County, Richland County Sheriff, Springfield
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
January 3, 2020 4:00 AM |
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Written by Benjamin Smith
Pastor Cory Musgrave joined Monte Larrick on this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight to discuss his invocation on the Illinois House floor earlier this year.
State Rep. Darren Bailey invited Pastor Musgrave to open the Illinois House in prayer, and Pastor Musgrave took the opportunity to ask God to forgive us for the recent passage of a radical abortion expansion bill that will result in even more innocent bloodshed.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Joining Monte Larrick on this edition of Spotlight is Darren Bailey, current State Representative for the 109th district. Their conversation occurred at the Illinois Conservative Union’s Illinois Political Activist Conference which was held in August in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Representative Bailey details the reasons why he has decided to run for state senate in the 55th district and recounts the valuable experience he gained as a state representative.… Continue Reading
Joining Monte Larrick on this edition of Spotlight is Darren Bailey, current State Representative for the 109th district. Their conversation occurred at the Illinois Conservative Union’s Illinois Political Activist Conference which was held in August in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Representative Bailey details the reasons why he has decided to run for state senate in the 55th district and recounts the valuable experience he gained as a state representative.… Continue Reading