Articles by Monte Larrick
Gov. Mike Huckabee on Social Issues in the 2016 Election
By Monte Larrick   |   08.21.15
image_pdfimage_printFormer Arkansas Governor and current 2016 Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee has some strong encouragement in keeping social conservatives active in the upcoming elections. Governor Huckabee spoke at the Freedom’s Journal Institute’s recent RISE Initiative conference.
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Gov. Mike Huckabee on Social Issues in the 2016 Election
By Monte Larrick   |   08.12.15
image_pdfimage_printFormer Arkansas Governor and current 2016 Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee has some strong encouragement in keeping social conservatives active in the upcoming elections. Governor Huckabee spoke at the Freedom’s Journal Institute’s recent RISE Initiative conference. ...
Bringing the Faces of Abortion to the Public
By Monte Larrick   |   07.22.15
Amidst new revelations of Planned Parenthood's selling baby organs, Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League are bringing the truth of abortion to the streets of Chicagoland with the Face the Truth tour.
Campaign to Spread “Deliver Us From Abortion” Book Gaining Life
By Monte Larrick   |   07.10.15
image_pdfimage_printJessica Schuessler, who went through an abortion as young woman, is now on a mission to give a copy of Brian Fisher’s Deliver Us From Abortion book to every pastor in Illinois. See video below. Get involved with the campaign...
Professor Robert George on SCOTUS and Marriage
By Monte Larrick   |   06.17.15
image_pdfimage_printThe Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will soon issue a ruling on same-sex “marriage.” In the video below, Princeton University Professor Robert P. George tells IFI that  Christians should be in prayer about the Justices’ decision: “Prayer is...
Rights of Conscience on the Operating Table in Springfield
By Monte Larrick   |   06.11.15
image_pdfimage_printThe regular session of the Illinois General Assembly ended on May 31st,  but with lawmakers at an impasse over the state budget, they could be meeting in overtime sessions well into the summer.  Along with debate over a spending plan,...
Dr. Pam Smith Talks About SB 1564
By Monte Larrick   |   05.15.15
image_pdfimage_printOn Wednesday morning, the Human Services Committee heard testimony about SB 1564, a bill that would change the Health Care Rights of Conscience Act by forcing doctors, nurses, pharmacists to distribute information to help a patients find objectionable medical services...
Dr. Erwin Lutzer on Islam in Politics [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   04.30.15
image_pdfimage_printWith the influence of Islam ever increasing, Dr. Erwin Lutzer of Moody Church says the Christians must be ready of the challenges and opportunities that are coming our way. See video below. Dr. Lutzer will be speaking live on the...
Illinois Legislators Want You to Pay for Abortions
By Monte Larrick   |   04.21.15
image_pdfimage_printEmily Zender for Illinois Right to Life is speaking out against HB 4013, a bill that would remove all prohibitions on taxpayer funding of abortions.  In other words, this legislation would reverse the current law which bans taxpayer funding of...
Ultrasounds Showing Life to Abortion-Minded Parents [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   04.14.15
image_pdfimage_print The Ultrasound Opportunity Act is being discussed in the Illinois General Assembly and around the nation. Such an act would simply require an abortion facility to offer an ultrasound to a mother. Statistics show that 78% of abortion minded women...
Pro-Life Leaders Warn About New Legislation in Springfield
By Monte Larrick   |   03.14.15
image_pdfimage_printJoe and Ann Schiedler of the Pro Life Action League are concerned about two new bills gaining traction in the Illinois General Assembly. HB 4013 would remove all restrictions on taxpayer funded abortions. SB 1654 would drastically weaken the right...
Professor Robert George on the Future of the Pro-Life Movement [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   03.02.15
Professor Robert George, renowned scholar on religious liberty at Princeton University, spoke with IFI's Monte Larrick at the recent pro-life SpeakOut Illinois conference.
Ex-Homosexual Warns Against Banning Conversion Therapy [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   02.24.15
image_pdfimage_printStephen Black of the Restored Hope Network changed his sexual orientation as a young man and believes others should have the right to do the same. Not so for the all-knowing legislators in Springfield who are currently looking to pass...
Pastors Descend on the Illinois Capitol to Pray [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   01.21.15
image_pdfimage_printOn January 15th, Pastors and church leaders from all around the state gathered in Capitol Rotunda in Springfield to pray for our elected officials – name by name – for guidance, wisdom, and conviction for the upcoming legislative session. See...
Illinois Abortion Clinics Inspected on Average Once Every Nine Years [VIDEO]
By Monte Larrick   |   01.15.15
image_pdfimage_printDespite a pattern of serious health violations and medical malpractice lawsuits, the Illinois Department of Public Health fails to conduct regular health and sanitary inspections of abortion clinics in the state….that’s prompting Emily  Zender of Illinois Right to Life and...
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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