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Another Win for Freedom of Speech in Illinois

Alyssa Sonnenburg — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:48 +0000

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Recently, Laura Hois, a candidate for State Representative District 81, successfully settled a lawsuit against the Downers Grove Park District.

In order to understand why this is cause for celebration, context is needed.

Her lawsuit states that on July 30, 2024 and other occasions, Hois was excessively deprived of exercising her freedom of speech. During her campaign, she would regularly hold speeches at her local parks located in Downers Grove.… Continue Reading

A Victory for Young People, Pastors and Religious Liberty in Illinois (Spotlight #038)

Benjamin D. Smith — Tue, 02 May 2017 05:20:07 +0000

On this special edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks to John Mauck, an attorney and partner of the Mauck and Baker law firm, established in Chicago in 2001, is nationally known for representing churches, religious institutions, businesses, and individuals. John has been an attorney for over 30 years, representing many churches and ministries in Chicago to provide religious land use in restricted areas of the city. His work drafting the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act which became federal law in 2000 has helped congregations across the country freely worship.… Continue Reading

“Live on ‘Lawyers for Jesus'” (Illinois Family Spotlight #006)

David E. Smith — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:00:48 +0000

This week, we air David Smith’s interview on “Lawyers for Jesus,” a Mauck & Baker radio broadcast on AM 1160 WYLL. Topics covered include Illinois Family Institute and Illinois Family Action’s mission, current policy issues facing Illinois, and how Christians should engage the culture.