Gutting Our Language, Diminishing Our Culture
Language is more than just words; it's the bedrock of our culture and the vehicle for our values. But what happens when…
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Language is more than just words; it's the bedrock of our culture and the vehicle for our values. But what happens when…
At IFI, we seek to raise awareness of and address cultural and political trends here in Illinois and throughout the nation. An…
State Representative Robyn Gabel (D-Chicago) and some of her colleagues are advocating for legislation that would permit physicians to prescribe lethal drugs…
The General Assembly's regular session is quickly approaching its May 31st deadline, with lawmakers grappling over the FY26 budget through debates on…
As the legislative session heads into its final stretch, the atmosphere is becoming increasingly chaotic and is expected to intensify before adjournment…
Lawmakers intent on legalizing physician-assisted suicide have scheduled HB 1328, the House version of SB 9, for a subject-matter hearing in the…
How is it that our elected officials can be so wrong so often? Take Senate Bill 100, introduced and passed as Public…
With conflicting revenue forecasts and a potential $3 billion shortfall looming, the General Assembly’s final weeks will be pivotal in balancing priorities…
State Rep. Grasse opened an Illinois House session with a prayer this week that omitted any reference to God as the source…
Illinois state lawmakers are returning to Springfield on Tuesday and are scheduled to work through Friday. Even with the May 31st General…
Illinois State Representative Grasse was called upon today to give the opening prayer in that chamber. Instead of taking a few minutes…
The opposition isn't resting and neither should we.
We just finished a week of relief as both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned and went home last week for…
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, chronic truancy—defined as missing more than 1 percent but less than 5 percent school days…
While emails have some effect, personal visits are the most effective, followed by handwritten letters and phone calls. Next week all state…