Illinois Politics

More Anti-Family Legislation Approved by State Lawmakers

Illinois Politics

The regular session of the Illinois General Assembly ended at midnight on May 31st. When that deadline passed, Illinois House Speaker Michael…

Por David E. Smith June 4, 2019

End-of-Session Prayer Alert

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Illinois State lawmakers are entering into the last month of the 2019 Spring Session. They have much on their legislative agenda, including…

Por David E. Smith April 30, 2019

The Push for a Graduated Income Tax as Illinois Hurtles Towards the Abyss

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If Governor J.B. Pritzker has his way, Illinois will institute a graduated income tax to replace its flat 4.95 percent tax rate.…

Por David E. Smith April 25, 2019

Regressives in Springfield Attack IFI and IFA

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Last week ten lawmakers from the Jewish Caucus in Springfield sponsored a resolution condemning Illinois Family Action (IFA) and Illinois Family Institute…

Por David E. Smith April 6, 2019

Biblical and Free, or Secular and Statist?

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Far too many Christians distance themselves altogether from the political process or choose to cast a ballot only during a presidential election…

Por David E. Smith October 26, 2018

The Importance of Value Voting

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Do you believe your vote can make a difference? Do you truly value your right to cast your vote? If you answered…

Por Monte Larrick October 5, 2018

Early Voting Begins

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While the November 6th General Election is less than 6 weeks away, early voting has already begun. As in every election cycle,…

Por David E. Smith September 28, 2018

With Sports Betting, Legislators Gamble with Illinois’ Well-Being

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Due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the odds have improved for legal sports betting to come to Illinois. Proponents are promising…

Por Monte Larrick June 7, 2018

Illinois is Insolvent and It is Time to Admit It

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Many will see the proposal outlined in my previous article as a ridiculous fantasy and politically impossible. To them I’d say that almost…

Por John Biver May 29, 2018

A Big and Bold Illinois Tax Reform Plan is Needed

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As many readers are aware, Illinois families and jobs have been fleeing the state in record numbers in recent years due to…

Por John Biver May 25, 2018

Stop Illinois Funding of Abortion

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The Illinois General Assembly is winding up its work for the 2018 Spring session and will try to adjourn for the summer…

Por David E. Smith May 24, 2018

Lou Lang Swings and Misses as a Constitutional Scholar

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Deputy Majority Leader and Illinois State Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) was so impressed with the speech he prepared for the organized Chicago…

Por David E. Smith May 22, 2018