The heavy rains that fell in late April and early May leaving behind several inches rain have caused major flooding in Southern Illinois and the St. Louis Metro area. Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) has been monitoring the situation and called assessors. Now, multiple IBDR flood response teams are on the ground in Williamson and […]
Abortion bill passes, House Governor is urged to veto HB 40
Pro-life advocates are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would allow taxpayer-supported abortions. Read…
Reactions to Trump’s religious liberty executive order mixed
On May 4 – The National Day of Prayer – President Donald Trump, signed an executive order promising to provide churches, non-profit organizations, and Christian-owned business greater religious liberty. Reaction among Christians, especially evangelicals has been mixed. Here’s a round-up of some of those reactions: Baptists cautious on Trump executive order Russell Moore, president of […]
Abortion bill passes House; governor urged to veto
Springfield | Pro-life advocates are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would allow taxpayer-supported abortions. The measure, HB 40, was approved by a House vote of 62 to 55 on April 25. Next, it will go to the Senate where it is expected to pass, and then to the governor’s desk. Rauner […]
Pastors objected to Domestic Violence Training bill on First Amendment grounds; mandate withdrawn
Springfield | Illinois Senate Bill 912, which would have mandated training in domestic violence reporting, will not move forward after scores of pastors objected. The bill had raised concerns regarding First Amendment rights and religious liberty. Senate Bill 912, the Abused and Neglected Child Training Bill, would have required pastors to complete at least four […]
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