Printed with permission from the Illinois Family Institute: Make A Difference, Run for Office Written by Leslie Pinney Abbey As we look back at the results from this election season, we ponder what could have been improved if there were better elected officials … Continue reading
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Printed with permission from the Illinois Family Institute: Make A Difference, Run for Office Written by Leslie Pinney Abbey As we look back at the results from this election season, we ponder what could have been improved if there were better elected officials … Continue reading
House Bill 5596, a bill promoted on the front page of Saturday’s Chicago Tribune is co-sponsored by Republican Steve Anderesson, who represents McHenry County in the Huntley Sun City area. Anderson, one of the few Republican House members to support … Continue reading
The following is re-printed with permission of the Illinois Family Institute: Wait Till You See What LGBTQQAP Activists Have Planned for Illinois Schools Written By Laurie Higgins | 02.27.18 While conservatives squeak “uncle” about the “social issues” from the dark recesses … Continue reading
The third of John Biver’s articles, first published by the Illinois Family Institute and re-published with the Institute’s permission, about why people should run for Precinct Committeeman: Running for Republican Precinct: What You Need to Know Editor’s Note: Through this … Continue reading
From the Illinois Family Institute: Rauner Signs Democrat Bill Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Abortion Written by Laurie Higgins Governor Bruce Rauner has stabbed conservatives in the back—again. But much worse, he has ensured that thousands more babies will be killed in the … Continue reading
The following was written by John Biver for the Illinois Family Institute and is re-published with permission: Help Improve the Next Election by Running for Local Office The self-government called for in the first sentence of the U.S. Constitution (“we … Continue reading
The following is reprinted from the Illinois Family Institute email. Congressman Peter Roskam’s State Central Committeeman Brian Colgan and the man he appointed to the Platform Committee to represent the Algonquin Township part of Roskam’s 6th congressional district plan to … Continue reading
The race for State Rep. Mike Tryon’s 66th District seat is a four-way one: Carolyn Schofield Paul Serwatka Allen Skillicorn Dan Wilbrandt The Illinois Family Institute has sent questionnaires to all of them. The organization is a socially conservative one. Below … Continue reading
The Illinois Family Institute sends questionnaires to legislative candidates. McHenry County has a vibrant State Senate contest in its southeastern segment. Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin is running against Mettawa Village President Casey Urlacher and Dan McConchie of Hawthorne Woods. … Continue reading
The third of John Biver’s articles, first published by the Illinois Family Institute and re-published with the Institute’s permission, about why people should run for Precinct Committeeman: Running for Republican Precinct: What You Need to Know Editor’s Note: Through this … Continue reading
From David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute: Senator Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) wants to hear from her constituents on SB 1564, which would eliminate rights of conscience for medical personnel. Please call her district office (815) 455-6330 while she is on spring … Continue reading
Filing for Crystal Lake and Woodstock municipal offices have already closed, but every other local government requires that petitions be filed from December 15th to 22nd. The Illinois Family Institute sent out an email with a piece by Leslie Pinney … Continue reading
Here’s what popped up when I typed in my address to the Illinois Family Action web site. Go to this web site and see how your state legislators are rated. … Continue reading
There are all sorts of referendums on the ballot. Here is the Illinois Family Institute’s view on them: Ballot Questions: Constitutional Amendments & Referenda on Nov. 4th Ballot from Illinois Family Institute Two proposed changes to the Illinois Constitution will … Continue reading
After returning home, I found a message on my answering machine from David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute. It was a warning that a vote on gay marriage may be held this week. Smith didn’t go into the details … Continue reading
This email from David E. Smith, Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute was labeled Lobby Day Bus from Crystal Lake Defend Marriage Lobby Day – Feb. 20th As you know, the IFI Defend Marriage Lobby Day is coming up … Continue reading
The following email from David Smith of the Illinois Family Institute reached my computer: This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 30 to 28 (with one voting present) to pass HB 3027. Look at the picture below to see the official voting … Continue reading
It’s not news that State Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Barrington Hills) has a liberal social agenda. So, it was not a surprise when a mailing from the Illinois Family Institute, an organization that has a conservative social agenda, should find one … Continue reading
Sponsored by the pre-TEA Party movement Patriots United, the Saturday morning event is to honor 1st Way Pregnancy Support Services Right to Life McHenry County Right to Life Lake County Tri-County Pregnancy & Parenting Services Illinois Family Institute. D’Andrea Banquets … Continue reading