Pastor Douglas Wilson, one of IFI’s September Banquet speakers, has written an enormously helpful defense of the secret recording of the Planned Parenthood abortionist’s description of carefully crushing preborn baby bodies so as not to damage the merchandise, also known...

For the first time ever, IFI will be hosting two esteemed speakers, both of whom are prolific authors. Anthony Esolen is a professor of English at Providence College in Rhode Island, senior editor at Touchstone Magazine and a contributor to both LifeSiteNews and Crisis Magazine. Douglas Wilson is the senior minister at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho; faculty member of New Saint Andrews College; one of the editors of the homeschooling Omnibus series; and apologist extraordinaire whose debates with famed atheist Christopher Hitchens were documented in the film Collision.

Faith. Family. Freedom. At the beginning of the year, we unexpectedly learned that we would need to move the IFI office. So, while focusing on the mischief taking place in the legislative session in Springfield, planning two great events for...

A troubling and unbiblical notion has infected the church in America. Christians falsely believe that the Bible teaches that Christians should always and in every context speak “nicely,” and by “nicely” they mean in ways that listeners don’t find objectionable....

Professor Anthony Esolen is one of America’s cultural treasures. He writes about moral decline in America with insight, boldness, and eloquence—no timid, hesitant, evasive speech from Professor Esolen. Many people—though not nearly enough—know Professor Esolen through his writing for LifeSiteNews,...

Earlier this week, I wrote an article promoting this weekend’s IFI Worldview Conference with Dr. Del Tackett and the Truth Project.  At that time, I underscored the importance of intentionally pursuing a biblical worldview. A recent article written by Dr....

IFI is doing something different for our annual banquet next September 18, 2015. In the spirit of ecumenism, we have invited two distinguished scholars/culture warriors to speak: one Catholic and one Protestant. We will have the honor and privilege of...

In a world where relativism reigns, defending God’s truth is a full time battle.  Unfortunately, even most members of evangelical churches are not well versed in God’s truth principles.  In fact, a widely publicized Barna Research study found that less than 10 percent of evangelicals have a Biblical Worldview. 

Illinois Family Institute is in the midst of a very busy time of year.  We are working hard in Springfield trying to stop anti-family legislation while at the same time promoting legislative proposals that will uphold religious freedom, life and...

Though the snow be heavy and the nights be dark, it is never too early to make plans for the next season. The Illinois Family Institute is pleased to announce two fascinating events coming to the Western Suburbs. We are ...

Today in Springfield, Bruce Rauner took the oath of office to become the 42nd Governor of Illinois.  This coming Wednesday, state lawmakers will be sworn in for the 99th session of the Illinois General Assembly.  Last week in Washington D.C.,...

I am very happy to report that The Illinois Family Institute exceeded our end-of-year matching challenge! THANK YOU to all who contributed by phone, snail mail or online! Honestly, we cannot thank you enough for your support! You’ve heard it...

As the last hours of 2014 tick away, I want to encourage you not to look forward to just this upcoming year but to the many more that will follow. Then ask yourself what kind of legacy you want to...

We’re almost there! Many of you have given sacrificially,  and your donation has been doubled through the generosity of those who are matching your donation(s) up to $40,000. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to know that you...

As you finalize your charitable giving before the tax year deadline on December 31, please consider making a gift to the work and ministry of Illinois Family Institute. Whether its in the media, churches, the halls of government, and the...