The United Republican Fund is Illinois’ oldest, independent, Republican organization. Founded in 1934, the URF is a state-wide network of thousands of Illinoisans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic and personal freedom. Our mission is to advance conservative Republican principles, policies, and people by equipping and electing to office men and women who endorse and promote the Republican values of limited and ethical government, individual freedom and responsibility, free markets and traditional American values.