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: […]

GOOD TURNOUT FOR CWA OF ILLINOIS APPLEBEES SHORT STACKS FOR A TALL CAUSE FUNDRAISER

Hungry attendees turned out in frigid weather to support CWA of Illinois’ Applebees “Short Stacks for a Tall Cause” Fundraiser, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, in Freeport. CWA of Illinois members and their families manned tables and assisted in the kitchen to serve what seemed like an unlimited supply of pancakes and bacon. “We are […]

Illinois House to Vote on Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana

The Cannabis Penalties Bill, HB 218, would replace criminal penalties with a $100 fine. Opening hearings on HB 218 in the House Restorative Justice Committee began on February 20 and will reconvene on February 26, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. in the Capitol Building Room 122B. If passed the bill would eliminate the possibility of arrest […]

CWA of Illinois Supports Illinois Call to Prayer Day

Members of CWA of Illinois attended the Illinois Call to Prayer Day hosted by the Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda on February 5, 2015.  The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus is a bi-partisan group of state legislators united to defend America’s right to trust in God.  Legislators signed a Call to Prayer […]

Speak Out Against Illinois Bill That Would Ban Gender Counseling to Minors

Illinois House Bill 217 Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act Would Ban Gender Counseling to Minors The Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act, HB 217, has been reintroduced into Illinois House. This bill would prohibit “any practices or treatments that seek to change an individual’s sexual orientation, as defined by (o-1) of Section 1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights […]

Era Dies Another Death In The Illinois House As They Adjourn For The Session

HJRCA 7, Equal Rights Amendment is effectively dead! The Illinois House adjourned sine die and will reconvene on the opening day of the 2015 Legislative session on January 14. This means ERA has been turned back 14 times in Illinois and is effectively dead. The Equal Rights Amendment will have to start over from square […]

Miracles in American History Event a Great Success

On November 1, at our Miracles in American History event, nationally known speaker, publisher, and best-selling author, William Federer presented riveting accounts of God’s intervention throughout the course of American History. Those in attendance were amazed to learn many little known facts about events they learned in school! Many recommended an encore presentation for area […]

ERA – THE CONSTITUTIONAL GATEWAY FOR GENDERLESS EQUALITY IN ILLINOIS

Homosexuals and transgenders are aggressively pushing for genderless equality, and progressive courts and the education system are helping them achieve it. On December 4, Minnesota’s State High School League plans to install an athletic policy granting transgender students the choice to play on either boys’ or girls’ teams. The result would be no accounting for […]

STOP ERA in Illinois ONCE AND FOR ALL!

Voice You Opposition in Springfield on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 With a 39-11 vote, the Illinois Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) during the 2014 Spring Illinois Legislative Session. If ratified in the Illinois House, Illinois will become the 36th state to ratify the ERA. The Illinois House will address ERA during […]

Illinois House Judiciary ERA Hearing – November 19, 2:00 p.m.

Let Your Voice be Heard! STOP ERA! Equal Rights Amendment UPDATE! URGENT! HJRCA 7, the ERA, has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, at 2:00 p.m. It could be called for a vote then if the sponsor decides to call it. Please pray […]

Be Prepared to Stop the ERA in Illinois Once and For all!

With a 39-11 vote, the Illinois Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) during the 2014 Spring Illinois Legislative Session. If ratified in the Illinois House, Illinois will become the 36th state to ratify the ERA. Fortunately the Illinois House adjourned for summer recess before it could vote on the ERA Amendment. However, […]

Meet the New State Director of CWA of Illinois!

Dear CWA friends, Let me introduce myself as the new CWA of Illinois State Director. I look forward to what God has planned for CWA of Illinois as we engage in the battle before us. The Lord placed in my heart the urgency to stand for righteousness and to pray for our nation after the […]

What Happened to “We the People”?

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America,” (Preamble to the […]

Illinois Shared Learning Environment Initiative

CWA of Northwest Illinois highly recommends this article by Northern Illinois University. Data mining in Illinois constitutes more than just test scores. ISLE (Illinois Shared Learning Environment) is becoming a data trove on individuals Pre-K – Career and raises privacy concerns. Click here to read.

CWA of Northwest Illinois Partners with Mission Homefront

CWA is excited to lend support to Mission Homefront, a Northwest Illinois ministry serving all United States Armed Forces, veterans and those currently serving and their families. If you have a loved one or know of someone serving overseas from Northwest Illinois whom you would like for us to support with packages, to help their […]