In the midst of ongoing financial challenges related to the economic aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Baptists have given more than $200 million through the national Cooperative Program Allocation Budget for the first time since 2008. Giving for the 2021-22 fiscal year totaled $200,452,607.68, becoming the first time in 14 years that CP giving […]
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Mobile abortion clinic to open in S. Illinois
Illinois is set to be the first state to have a Planned Parenthood mobile abortion clinic operating within its boundaries. The clinic will offer medication abortions at the onset, but eventually provide surgical abortions too. It is expected to be operational in southern Illinois by the end of this year. Yamelsie Rodriguez, president and CEO […]
What really connects us
Standing outside a replica of an 1920s era filling station near the State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Nate Adams muses on the Mother Road that connected Illinoisans for most of the previous century. “Route 66 carried westbound travelers from Chicago all the way to California,” he said. “You can still find historic sites and nostalgia all […]
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering hits all-time high as Southern Baptists give record $68.9 million
Southern Baptists gave a record $68.9 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) in 2022, breaking the giving record for a second year in a row. Giving to the offering has exceeded records in five of the last six years. “This is incredible news for our missionaries,” said North American Mission Board (NAMB) president […]
IBDR volunteers begin to deploy to Florida
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) chainsaw and flood recovery teams have been called to serve in the Venice, Fla. area, about an hour south of Tampa. The total response effort to victims of Hurricane Ian is anticipated to be lengthy, according to IBSA Missions Director Shannon Ford. IBDR volunteers will be working on assignments in […]
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