In this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, IFI's David Smith, Jenna Smith, and Alyssa Sonnenburg sit down with two special guests– both of whom are executive directors of pregnancy resource centers in Illinois.
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Passed in 2021, the SAFE-T Act, which stands for Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity- Today Act, gave Illinois a major overhaul of the state’s criminal-justice protocol.
Illinois law allowed a man accused of concealing a woman’s death to be released in 24 hours. Let that sink in. Bad laws have consequences. Low voter turnout keeps them in power. Register. Vote. Act.
Some Illinois politicians want to expand the state’s grip on children’s “mental health”—starting with universal screenings in public schools. When every child is screened, more will be labeled “at risk.” But who decides—parents or bureaucrats? Who profits from the follow-up? And what will it cost taxpayers?
Illinois Democrats are at it again—pushing a constitutional amendment to redraw legislative maps and lock in their power. This isn't about fair districts. It's about expanding their control and protecting leftwing radical agendas through gerrymandering.
Former IL Gov. Pat Quinn wants a “Millionaire Amendment” to fix property taxes. Translation: tax more, spend more, repeat. Illinois doesn’t have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem.
Islam is not just growing in America—it’s advancing with a vision to shape culture, law, and institutions from within. Christians must understand the worldview battle and respond with truth. Are we paying attention?
In this important episode, David Smith sits down with David Curtin to discuss House Bill 4966– legislation aimed to expand DCFS services and limit counseling options for gender confused youths.
Governor Pritzker praises an independent press—while funding it with taxpayer dollars. That’s a contradiction. Sooner or later, a “free press” becomes a “purchased press.” A watchdog can’t serve two masters.
Illinois families are being crushed at the pump—thanks to one of the highest gas tax burdens in the nation. Enough is enough. Pass HB 5738 and give drivers real relief now.
Illinois Democrats are willingly undermining federal law, rewarding illegal immigration, and sending taxpayers the bill. Now they want to provide in-state tuition for those here illegally… while law-abiding students pay more.

