This week we pay tribute to the birth of our nation where self-government and individual liberty thrive.  Thank God for the blessing of self-government and liberty, and that we have the opportunity to live in this time and a place...

Our Private Reception begins at 6:00 PM and costs $150.00 per person; which includes hors d’oeuvres, your picture with David Barton, a signed book and the dinner. Dinner begins at 7:00 PM and costs $60.00 per person if purchased by August 20th.

After a very busy General Assembly Session where, by God’s grace, we were able to defeat an onerous bullying bill and hold off legislative proposals to mandate “comprehensive” sex education in our schools, legalize “medical” marijuana, and a half dozen...

A spokesman for today's National Day of Prayer tells more about the inspiration for this year's event. Vice Chair John Bornschein points out that American troops are still in harm's way, the economy is weak, and religious freedom is threatened. So Americans are gathering in solidarity to pray for those and other issues. The National Day of Prayer Task Force says it is critical to remain in prayer.

Chuck Colson, known worldwide for founding Prison Fellowship and several other ministry outreaches, has gone home to be with the Lord. On March 31, the 80-year-old Colson had surgery for a pool of blood on the surface of his brain....

As you probably know, the 61^st National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on May 3, 2012. Based on the understanding that America was birthed in prayer in reverence for the God of the Bible, the National Day of...

Want to save money on your electric bill and help raise funds for Illinois Family Institute (IFI) at the same time?  The deregulation of energy in 1997 has allowed customers the opportunity to choose their electricity supplier while the local...

“The Lord is risen indeed…” Luke 24:34  Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week. We would do well to take time to reflect on who we are and where we stand in our faith. Our patience and devotion has...

The death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. That life can arise miraculously from darkness and death, bringing great hope. As Spring and “new life” emerge, God’s expression can be seen everywhere. This hope...

In order to sustain our crucial work, IFI must grow its base of regular monthly supporters and establish a more consistent budget intake. As you can imagine, the ebbs and flows of donations for non-profit organizations like ours leave us with uncertain expectations of support. Frankly, a predictable and dependable stream of monthly support is a crucial component of running a non-profit ministry like IFI.

Please watch this video and encourage your church leaders to share it with your congregation.  You’ll see David Barton, founder of WallBuilders, give insight into our responsibility to vote.  He exhorts each of us to “come running to the polls...

Dear Pro-Family Friends, We still have several thousand of the print version of the IFI Voter Guide, but they are going fast. If you haven’t yet placed a bulk order, please give us a call at (708) 781-9328 or click...

Congressional District Breakouts of IFI’s 2012 Primary Election Voter Guide are now available for download!! With Election Day just around the corner — March 20th, it is imperative that voters have information available to help them make educated decisions as...

With just about three weeks left before early voting starts, it’s time to get serious about the upcoming primary election! This is our last call for bulk Voter Guide orders. If you currently DO NOT receive our newsletters by snail...

by Nancy Thorner The Illinois Family Institute held its 2011 Fall Banquet at The Stonegate Conference Banquet Centre in Hoffman Estates on October 11, and featured nationally-syndicated talk show host Michael Medved. David E. Smith is the Executive Director of...