Illinois Senators Vote “NO” to Stop Planned Parenthood Funding
Yesterday afternoon the Senate rejected S. 1881 to defund Planned Parenthood and make $500 million in federal funds available to other women’s health sources. Senate Bill 1881 failed to get the 60 votes required to have debate closed and a vote on the proposed legislation granted, with the results largely falling along party lines. Illinois […]
Urgent: Tell Sen. Mark Kirk and Sen. Dick Durbin to Vote YES on S.1881 to Stop Planned Parenthood Funding
The nation’s largest abortion business, Planned Parenthood, currently receives federal funding: over one-half billion taxpayer dollars per year. Planned Parenthood has a sordid history that includes aiding and abetting sex traffickers, giving sexual bondage instructions to children, sex-selection abortions, blatant racism, failure to report the molestation and rape of minors and more. View videos. BUT […]
CWA of Illinois SPEAKS OUT Against the Selling of Baby Body Parts
It is a federal felony to traffic human body parts! Two shocking videos released recently uncovered two Planned Parenthood senior employees describing how selling body parts of aborted children is part of the Planned Parenthood business plan! View first video. View second video. More disturbing videos are expected to be released soon. Penny Nance, Concerned Women […]
CWA is #AmericaProud
View this video and participate this month in celebrating why America is go great.
CWA of Illinois Holds Second of Its “Issues in Focus” Series – Why Christians Should Support Israel
Tony & Laura Invergo, Illinois representatives for Bridges for Peace, addressed “Why Christians Should Support Israel” at the 2nd CWA of Illinois “Issues in Focus” series. Attendees dined on Matzo Ball Soup, challah bread, fresh fruit, and Israeli honey cookies at the June 16 gathering. Laura Invergo traced the Biblical history of Abraham and the […]
Action Alert: Your Prayers and Actions Are Still Needed for the Illinois Legislature and Governor
The work of the Illinois House and Senate officially ended on May 31. However, due to an unresolved budget, lawmakers will be returning to Springfield on June 30 for an overtime session. Your prayers are needed as they continue to govern our great state. There are two harmful pieces of legislation that continue to need […]
Action Alert: Ask Governor Rauner to Veto the Therapy Prohibition Act
Please act on this today! The Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act, HB 217, passed out of the Illinois Senate by a vote of 34-19-1 and moves on to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office. This bill will ban reparative therapy for children who suffer from unwanted same-sex attraction disorder. It will be illegal for traditional family value therapists […]
Action Alert: Illinois Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act Passes Out of Senate Committee
It is likely to come up for a Senate vote on Friday. ACT NOW! The Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act, HB 217, passed out of the Senate Executive Committee by a vote of 11-4-1. This bill will ban reparative therapy for children who suffer from unwanted same-sex attraction disorder. If passed in the Senate, this bill […]
Action Alert: Illinois House Approves Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act – It Now Moves to the Senate
HB Bill 217 moves to the Senate. Please ACT NOW! In a major setback for children’s mental health, parental rights and religious liberty, the Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act, HB 217, passed the Illinois House with a 68 to 43 vote and moves to the Illinois Senate. This bill will ban reparative therapy for children who […]
CWA of Illinois supports the 2015 National Day of Prayer.
CWA of Illinois was an active participant in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2015 – a day set aside by Congress for Americans to gather together to seek God’s guidance, protection, and blessing upon our nation. Several CWA Prayer/Action Chapters and members throughout the state took leadership roles in the observances. […]
CWA of Illinois Supports the National Day of Prayer This Thursday, May 7, 2015
The 64rd annual National Day of Prayer (NDP) is Thursday, May 7, 2015 – a day set aside by Congress in 1988 for citizens to take time out from their daily schedules to pray for their communities, their nation, and their leaders. Dr. Jack Graham, 2015 National Day of Prayer Honorary Chairman, wrote a special […]
Illinois Healthcare Personnel in Jeopardy of Losing Right to Refuse to Perform Abortions
The Health Care Right of Conscience Act, SB 1564, was amended and passed last week in the State Senate 34 to 19. These amendments, in essence, gutted the original intent of the bill – protection for medical personnel with moral conscience. SB 1564 must be stopped in the House! If passed by the House, it […]
CWA of Illinois Holds First of Its “Issues in Focus” Series
David Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute, kicked off the CWA of Illinois “Issues in Focus” series. Attendees dined on Irish stew and chowder, Irish soda bread, fresh fruit, and assorted bar cookies at the March 17, 2015, St. Patrick’s Day gathering. Smith listed Biblical Scriptures that mandate Christians’ involvement in the political […]
May 7, 2015 – CWA of Illinois Encourages You to Save the Date for National Day of Prayer
This year’s theme: Lord, Hear Our Cry! “Hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying in Your presence this day.” I Kings 8:28 CWA of Illinois supports the National Day of Prayer. The 64rd annual National Day of Prayer (NPA) is Thursday, May 7, 2015 – a day set aside by Congress […]
Silence the Day of Silence in Illinois
The Day of Silence, organized and promoted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), takes place this year on Friday, April 17. The Day of Silence is the king of all the numerous homosexuality-affirming activities that take place in public schools. It started in one university and then, like a cancer, metastasized to […]
Marijuana a Lethal Legacy for Future Generations
Read State Director’s article on JournalStandard.com about two dangerous marijuana bills facing our state legislature.
U.N. Treaty Threatens the Rights of Illinois Parents
HR147 “Urges President Obama to submit the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent without delay, and further calls on the U.S. Senate to move swiftly to approve the Convention.” CWA of Illinois opposes HR147. The U.N. Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a human rights […]
Immediate Action Needed to Stop Illinois Taxpayer Funded Abortions
The State Aid – Public Aid Abortions Bill, HB 4013, will remove restrictions on taxpayer funding of abortions. HB 4013 was filled by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D – District 12). The ban on taxpayer funding of abortion for state employees and Medicaid recipients has saved the lives of thousands of babies in Illinois since its […]
Immediate Action Needed to Stop Illinois Taxpayer Funded Abortions
The State Aid – Public Aid Abortions Bill, HB 4013, will remove restrictions on taxpayer funding of abortions. HB 4013 was filled by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D – District 12). The ban on taxpayer funding of abortion for state employees and Medicaid recipients has saved the lives of thousands of babies in Illinois since its […]
Join CWA of Illinois in the Fight Against Legalizing Marijuana
SB 735, Cannabis Possession Adults bill, would make Illinois the fifth state to legalize marijuana. SB 735 was introduced in the State Senate by Michael Noland (D-22) making it the second marijuana bill to be introduced into our legislature. Click here to read SB 753 and check statues. If passed, the Cannabis-Possession Adults bill would: […]