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Red Flags in Springfield: Bills That Should Alarm Parents

Written by David E. Smith

As the Illinois General Assembly enters the final days of its regular session, several troubling bills have advanced, while another still awaits a vote in the Illinois Senate. Taken together, they reflect a clear trend: expanding government power, eroding parental rights, and advancing radical left-wing ideological policies. Thomas Hampson wrote about this recently in an article for IFI titled: The State is Not a Parent.

Rather than strengthening families and reinforcing accountability, these proposals continue to sideline parents and replace parental authority with government control.… Continue Reading

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categories Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture, Sanctity of Life | | datetime May 21, 2026 3:00 PM | comments Comments Off on Red Flags in Springfield: Bills That Should Alarm Parents

Illinois is Taking Control Away From Parents: What You Need to Know

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI’s David Smith sits down with Thomas Hampson to discuss the pending legislation that is aimed at usurping parental rights.

Thomas Hampson is an Air Force veteran where he served as an intelligence analyst in Western Europe. He served as Chief Investigator for the Illinois Legislation Investigative Commission and served on the Chicago Crime Commission as a Board member.

His investigative work led him to start his organization, Truth Alliance Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.… Continue Reading

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categories Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture | | datetime May 6, 2026 5:00 AM | comments Comments Off on Illinois is Taking Control Away From Parents: What You Need to Know