Articles by Monte Larrick
By Monte Larrick
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05.16.17
The National Day of Prayer has come and gone, but prayer leaders say there's still lots to pray about, especially in Illinois.
By Monte Larrick
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05.09.17
Anti-baby state lawmakers contend that in the interest of "fairness" taxpayers should fund abortions for low-income women in Illinois. However, a life leader is raising other possible motives for the tax-dollar drive for abortions.
By Monte Larrick
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04.25.17
Lawmakers and faith leaders are touting the power of prayer in keeping Illinois safe from a legislative agenda that could be a major roadblock to the state's turnaround.
By Monte Larrick
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04.12.17
The LGBTQ agenda gets the silent treatment in classrooms in Illinois on April 21st. Also, if House Bill 1785 becomes law, gender-confusion activists are likely to have their demands met in school restrooms and locker rooms.
By Monte Larrick
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04.03.17
The idea of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois is no longer a pipe dream. Lawmakers are considering two pro-buzz bills that if enacted are sure to jeopardize safety and brain power in our state.
By Monte Larrick
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03.23.17
A legendary life leader says Illinois could become a safe haven for abortion if House Bill 40 is enacted. Not only does the Planned Parenthood-backed legislation force taxpayers to fund abortions, it removes language in state law that protects unborn children.
By Monte Larrick
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03.16.17
Illinois lawmakers haven't been able to craft a truly balanced state budget for years and now the Left wants to add funding for abortions to the spending list. Enactment of House Bill 40 will likely come at the expense of programs that help women and children.
By Monte Larrick
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03.10.17
An expert on the new generation of very potent marijuana is cautioning lawmakers in Illinois against taking any steps that would weaken penalties for activities involving pot and other drugs.
By Monte Larrick
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03.02.17
One of the Illinois General Assembly's top budget minds is offering some common sense ideas on how the state can return to fiscal sanity and once again become a go-to state for business.
By Monte Larrick
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02.24.17
Life leaders are warning that the number of abortions will dramatically increase in Illinois if House Bill 40 becomes law. They say the measure is a response on the state level to efforts in Congress to end the $430-million dollar annual taxpayer subsidy to Planned Parenthood.
By Monte Larrick
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02.16.17
A life leader says new Planned Parenthood-backed legislation is no way to celebrate Black History Month. She says if "progressive" state lawmakers truly cared about the future of black communities, they would reject Illinois House Bill 40.
By Monte Larrick
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02.09.17
An expert on the social costs of gambling says more gambling in Illinois is not a revenue solution for the state's bleak financial future. Professor John Kindt maintains more gambling will only add to the state's fiscal troubles, while making lots of money for the "insiders."
By Monte Larrick
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01.27.17
The Donald Trump presidency is underway. However, for "Progressives," that's just another incentive for them to step up their assault on freedom. But a religious liberty advocate says if Christians pray, maybe the new president will stand for the faithful even when they dare to be a voice in the public square.
By Monte Larrick
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01.20.17
An estimated 5,000 pro-lifers descended on Chicago on Sunday. But that's not stopping anti-life forces from pushing for taxpayer funding for abortions.
By Monte Larrick
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01.11.17
One of Illinois' top legal minds says he expects the Donald Trump administration to a friend to religious freedom in America.