Illinois Politics

Blog Pre-election Musings

Faith Federal

“Will Your Presidential Vote Send You to Hell?” It was a bit of a startling headline. But that, of course, is the…

Por Mark Elfstrand October 14, 2024

Make A Difference: Run for *Local* Office in 2025

Illinois Politics

Decisions made at the local level continue to affect our day-to-day lives in significant ways. Our real estate tax bill is the…

Por David E. Smith October 10, 2024

Make a Difference: Vote Your Opinion on Illinois’ 3 Ballot Initiatives

Federal Illinois Politics

When Illinois voters make their candidate selections on the November 5, 2024, election ballot, they will also be asked their opinions on…

Por Fran Eaton October 4, 2024

Spoken and Unspoken

Culture/Family/Marriage Faith

I can’t recall who first added a wonderful challenge to the old adage about “two things we should never talk about…religion and…

Por Mark Elfstrand October 4, 2024

The White Rose Resistance: The Story of Sophie Scholl

Culture/Family/Marriage Faith

“We are Christian and we are German. Therefore, we are responsible for Germany.” ~ Sophie Scholl In January of 1933, Hitler’s Third…

Por Alyssa Sonnenburg September 14, 2024

“Climate”-Friendly Olympics Show Horror of Pritzker-style Policies

Climate Change Illinois Politics

Months before the games began, Paris 2024 announced its ambitious plan to “halve the carbon footprint” from the past two Olympics and…

Por Alex Newman September 3, 2024

Chicago Cleans Up Before Company Arrives

Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions Federal

hicago has found a convenient time to finally do something about a homeless encampment—one that city leadership has already allowed to exist…

Por Ecce Verum August 17, 2024

America’s Fate and the Deep State

Culture/Family/Marriage Federal

Oxford languages: “Deep State: a body of people, typically influential members of government agencies or the military, believed to be involved in…

Por Mark Elfstrand August 2, 2024

Daddy and Ms. Warbucks

Climate Change Federal

Ever wonder where your tax dollars go? Of course you don’t! Just read a few of the news stories in any given…

Por Mark Elfstrand June 7, 2024

Sangamon Judge Blocks Illinois Democrat’s New Election Law

Illinois Politics

Earlier this week, Sangamon County Circuit Judge Gail Noll issued a ruling which blocks the Illinois State Board of Elections from enforcing…

Por David E. Smith June 7, 2024

Is Marijuana Really That Dangerous?

Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions Illinois Politics

On January 1, 2020, the recreational use of marijuana for adults over the age of twenty-one officially became legal in the state…

Por Alyssa Sonnenburg May 23, 2024

Please Take Action on These Bills

Child Exploitation Climate Change

This week there will be lots of  rigorous floor debating, long speeches, and many specific questions. Please email your elected officials on…

Por Kathy Valente May 13, 2024