Articles by Monte Larrick
Making Everyday a Day of Prayer
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
IL Lawmakers Continue to Push for Anti-Life Measures
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
IL Lawmakers Gather for Prayer as Key Bills Go to a Vote
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Speaking Out on the Day of Silence
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Enticed by Illusions of Revenue, IL Lawmakers look to Legalize Recreational Pot
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Making Illinois a Shelter State for Abortion
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Illinois is Broke, but Lawmakers Still Want to Start Paying for Abortions
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Reducing Drug Penalties Leads to Harrowin’ Problems
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Rep. Batinick: How to Return Illinois to Fiscal Sanity
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Illinois Lawmakers Push for Taxpayer Funding of Abortion
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Black Leaders Warn Against Pro-Abortion Bill
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Gambling Expansion a Losing Bet for Illinois
By Monte Larrick   |   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."
How Will Religious Freedom Fare Under President Trump?
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
Pro-Lifers Go Marching On
By Monte Larrick   |   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.
High Hopes Federalism & Freedom will Trump in 2017
By Monte Larrick   |   01.11.17
One of Illinois' top legal minds says he expects the Donald Trump administration to a friend to religious freedom in America.
Monte Larrick
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Monte Larrick

Larrick, an award winning broadcast journalist, retired from Moody Broadcasting in Chicago after more than 30 years of service. In 2014, he joined the IFI team to use his news gathering experience to help inform IFI supporters about issues that impact their lives. Mr. Larrick and his wife have been married 33 years and have two daughters. 

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