End of March Springfield Update
First, we wanted to let you know the good news. Our lobbyist reports that SB 912 is not going to move forward. This is…
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Please Make Your Voice Heard on an Anti-Life and 4 Pro-Life Bills
Please fill out a witness slip on the following bills which are scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, February 8th, in the…
Drugged Driving and Cannabis Related Deaths on the Rise
On January 1, 2014, an Illinois law went into effect allowing marijuana for “medical” use. As a result, drugged driving is now…
Urgent – Tax Dollars for Abortion?
After this week’s election upset, which will give Republicans a net gain of four seats in the Illinois House next session, Speaker Michael…
Marijuana Decriminalization Puts Children and Families at Greater Risk
Before the regular session ended on May 31st, State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) and State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) were able to…
Fantasy Sports Gambling Will Become Legal if Illinois Lawmakers Have Their Way
Attorneys General in 11 states, including Illinois, have said that Daily Fantasy Sports is illegal gambling. With HB 4323, it will become…
These Bills Will Put More Impaired Drivers on the Roads
Contact Your Lawmakers to Oppose HB 4357 & SB 2228! Children at Risk State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) has introduced HB 4357 in the…
Action Items for Pro-Family Citizens
On July 28, 2015, Illinois State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Vandalia) introduced the Religious Freedom Defense Act, SB 2164, in response to the…
Call Governor Rauner Today!
As of this writing, Governor Bruce Rauner has not yet taken action on HB 217, the bill that seeks to prohibit minors…
Islam in America with Dr. Lutzer Tonight on TLN
If you missed our Islam in America with Dr. Erwin Lutzer forum on May 7th in Medinah, you’ll be pleased to know it…
A Call To Prayer for the New Legislative Sessions
Today in Springfield, Bruce Rauner took the oath of office to become the 42nd Governor of Illinois. This coming Wednesday, state lawmakers will…
ERA in the Lame Duck Veto Session?
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), SJRCA 75, has reared its ugly head once again in Illinois and your state representative needs to…