DAY OF SILENCE – Hijacking of Illinois Classrooms for Political Purposes

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has designated this Friday, April 27, as the Day of Silence – a day where public school students are encouraged to refuse to speak for an entire school day including during class. The event is to encourage sympathy and support of homosexual and transgender students whose behaviors […]

Let Us Unite in Prayer for the Sanctity of Human Life

At this month’s Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Freeport,  Sherrie Bicksler prayed for the sanctity of human life.  Sheri is the Executive Director of the Freeport Pregnancy Center and a member of the Freeport CWA Prayer/Action Chapter. Please join me in praying this prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, Giver of Life, Who was, […]

Two Bills in Illinois General Assembly Mandates K-12 LGBTQ Contributions in American History

In a brazen attempt to indoctrinate public school age children K-12 to embrace the LGBTQ lifestyle, State Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) have sponsored SB 3249 and HB 5596 respectively.  These bills are considered companion bills and are presently in their respective committees and gaining co-sponsors. It is unclear how soon these bills will move and build […]

ERA –“Dead” Amendment Revived for the 13th Time!

WHEN is enough ENOUGH? Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proponents, buoyed by pro-abortion, pro-LGBQT victories last session, are eager to pass ERA while Gov. Rauner is in office.  Rauner, who originally campaigned on the promise he would remain neutral on social issues, has a 100% record in signing horrific social issues bills into law – including […]

UPDATE: The Battle Over Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Continues. Please Join Us in Prayer!

On Tuesday, on behalf of 12 Illinois legislators, 10 citizen organizations, and a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, the Thomas More Society, the pro-life, pro-family, pro-faith, non-profit legal group, filed an appeal that would halt the implementation of Illinois’ controversial H.B. 40 mandate. Click here to read the appeal. This bill forces the economically […]

Merry Christmas from CWA of Illinois!

Dear CWA of Illinois Friends, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you and yours! We have had such a rewarding year of working together to further the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of CWA of Illinois in 2017. Debbie […]

Illinois Legislators Need Our Prayers!

Be a Part of the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator Project Only prayer and action will turn the hearts of our legislators and Illinoisans in 2020!  Here’s how you can help! We are seeking intercessors for the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Project. EAL is a project of encouragement and prayer for our Illinois elected officials, […]

Illinois Legislators Need Our Prayers!

Be a Part of the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator Project Only prayer and action will turn the hearts of our legislators and Illinoisans in 2017!  Here’s how you can help! We are seeking intercessors for the CWA of Illinois Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Project. EAL is a project of encouragement and prayer for our Illinois legislators, not […]

The ERA is Back from the Grave for the 16th Time!

Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), SJRCA 4 presently remains on first reading in the Senate. The Constitutional resolution was introduced in February 2017 and a committee hearing was held on April 2017.  There was no action on this resolution since then until this month in which several senators have added their names to the list of […]

Gov. Rauner Signs Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill Into Law!

Gov. Bruce Rauner Breaks His Pledge to Veto Tax-Payer Funded Abortions. HB 40, Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill is now the law of the land. Despite having 60 days to “consider his options,”Gov. Bruce Rauner wasted no time in breaking his pledge to the pro-life community by signing his name to this evil law. Rauner […]

Urgent! Gov. Rauner Poised to Sign Illinois Tax-Payer Funded Abortion Bill

Remind Gov. Bruce Rauner of His Pledge to Veto Tax-Payer Funded Abortions.  Last April, a spokesman from the governor’s office said, “Gov. Rauner is committed to protecting women’s reproductive rights under current Illinois law. However, recognizing the sharp divisions of opinion of taxpayer funding of abortion, he does not support H.B. 40.” H.B. 40  – […]

Gov. Rauner Signs “Transgender Birth Certificate Bill” into Law

Transgender men and women can now legally pretend to be the opposite sex by acquiring falsified birth certificates. Anti-Family Gov. Bruce Rauner signed HB 1785 into law last Friday, scoring a huge victory for the LGBTQ community.  This law will make it even easier for men and women, who currently think they are the opposite […]

New Anti-Science State Procedures Dismiss Fact and Demand the Promotion of Falsehood

CWA of Illinois condemns the latest procedures by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) that forces the acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) lifestyle upon ALL social workers and foster families. Failure to adhere to these new policies will result in dismissal from one’s role. On May 6, […]

With Less Than a Week to Go, Find Out What Legislation Needs Your Prayers and Action

With less than a week to go in the state legislative session, it is important to contact your Illinois lawmakers on pending legislation NOW!  These bills could be voted on any day.  Your legislator needs to know where you stand on these issues.  Surprisingly, several conservative lawmakers are on the fence about what would seem […]

Gambling Expansion Passes Illinois Senate! House Members Need to Hear From Us!

Legislators Plan to Balance the Budget on the Backs of the Impoverished Working Poor and Gambling Addicts! State gambling expansion bill, Senate Bill 7, passed the Illinois Senate last Wednesday with a 33-24 vote. SB 7 is now in the Illinois House Executive Committee and  is expected to move through the committee quickly and then […]

State Legislative Update – Bad Bills Need Your Opposition Now

Last week, CWA of Illinois volunteer lobbyists were among multiple organizations participating in the Illinois Family Institute Lobby Day at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield.  Our mission was to persuade legislators to oppose bad bills that are making their way through the legislative process. This week it’s time for the Governor and Illinois legislators to […]

CWA of Illinois Thanks Gov. Rauner for Reaffirming Illinois’ Support of Israel

We could not be more pleased with Gov. Bruce Rauner for reaffirming Illinois’ support of Israel. Earlier this week Gov. Rauner released the following statement to the press: Governor Reaffirms Illinois’ Support of Israel Governor and First Lady Celebrate 69th Israeli Independence Day Monday, May 8, 2017 – Governor, Office of the CHICAGO Governor Bruce […]