Today at 9am: Take Action Tuesday 3 radical bills in Springfield? What YOU can do to stop them. Shannon Adcock breaks it all down. During the live, comment and let us know you submitted the form/witness slips.

Paula Fitzsimmons shares her journey from everyday citizen to Federal Legislative Director for the National Police Association. Learn simple, powerful ways YOU can back the blue at local, state, & federal levels. What can we do to support law enforcement right now?

Retired Illinois Police Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith brings fire and facts to this conversation. As a spokeswoman for the National Police Association, she shares the realities of what's really happening with ICE protests, border security, and how YOU can BACK THE BLUE!

Exposing the repeating cycle of double standards—judges ousted for conservative views, teachers celebrating conservative deaths with no consequences. Will Illinois see its shadow again?

Hollywood Morris of Support Our Shields doesn’t hold back on BLM, the lies of woke utopia, and how waking up the masses is not just a call of action…it’s a duty. His inspiring outreach to support fallen heroes has gone national. Tune in!

EXCLUSIVE REPORT on the shocking vandalism at the Wheeling Republican Organization. We break the full story LIVE, including never-before-seen video and photos of the damage: Profanity scrawled on property, unknown liquid poured, and a defaced poster of Wheeling's own Charlie Kirk. This act of political intimidation won't silence Illinois—it's time to stand tall with truth and unity! Protect free speech and hold radicals accountable to the law.

Corey DeAngelis and Shannon Adcock break down the latest updates in education & parental rights. From the NEA charter to school choice momentum, hear how parents are AWAKE and taking education BACK from political activists.

From the SafeT Act and self defense to grassroots calls of action, check out the inaugural month of Awake and Armed video podcast featuring Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel, weapons trainer Ann Marie Suter, and Awake Illinois leadership. No more victims in 2026, only victors!

Awake & Armed from Illinois' front lines! Awake Illinois leadership breaks down #SB2820 — the bill blocking qualified ex-ICE officers from serving as IL police amid our officer shortage crisis. What is it? How do we STOP it? Tune in LIVE to ask questions or share comments ➡️ http://awakeil.com/fight

LIVE FROM ILLINOIS' FRONT LINES: Shannon Adcock and Retired Riverside Chief of Police Tom Weitzel Drop Truth Bombs on ICE, Elections, & Fighting Crime in a Blue State.

Join Awake and Armed episode with host Shannon Adcock and guest Ann Marie Suter, a certified NRA & USCCA firearms instructor, Illinois chapter facilitator for A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League, and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment through responsible self-defense. If you’re a woman (or know one) who’s curious about self-defense but feels overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start — this episode is for you. Ann Marie breaks it all down: from building unshakeable confidence and situational awareness, to navigating Illinois FOID and concealed carry requirements, and finding supportive training environments designed specifically for women. Whether you’re starting from zero experience or just want practical next steps, you’ll leave feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take control of your personal safety. We’ll cover: The mindset shift that changes everything for newcomers Why women-only training groups like A Girl & A Gun are game-changers Simple, safe ways to get started in Illinois right now No more victims. Only victors in 2026!

NEW YEARS DAY PREMIER OF AWAKE AND ARMED, January 1, 2026 at 2pm CST: Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock and retired Riverside PD Chief Tom Weitzel expose the real cost of woke agendas in Illinois — and arm you with real solutions. From the SafeT Act and sanctuary state madness to media targeting cops, we break down the damage...and what WE THE PEOPLE can do to protect ourselves and take our state back. No more victims. Only victors. Visit www.awakeIL.com for all livestreams and resources. SUBSCRIBE!

Should Governor Pritzker veto this physician-assisted suicide bill? What are the ethics concerns? Tune in to hear Matthew Eppinette, Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, break it down. Share and tag Governor Pritzker on your accounts!

Awake IL founder Shannon Adcock and IL Family Institute/IL Family Action Director Dave Smith highlight this bill, it's weaknesses, and why Governor Pritzker should VETO it. Every disability organization in Illinois opposes this bill as does the American Medical Association. Illinois residents are asked to contact Pritzker to VETO this bill at www.awakeIL.com/veto

Danielle is a dedicated health entrepreneur, political activist, and community advocate. With Chicago Flips Red, she has been a vocal critic of the city’s sanctuary policies and the misallocation of public resources amid the migrant crisis. She will share how her advocacy and commitment has made national media and and meaningful impact in Chicago’s grassroots movement to FLIP RED.

Alvin Lui with Courage Is A Habit will break down the FIRST EVER national report exposing how the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is weaponizing K-12 mental health programs to indoctrinate kids with divisive DEI, Critical Race Theory, and gender ideology...straight from their OWN documents! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4796059867021312

Join the virtual town hall with Attorney Ajay Gupta as he discusses the background on the Title IX injunction denial, the pending appeal, and what steps Illinois parents can take to advocate for transparency and student protections. Post your questions during the livestream.

The Awake IL Board of Directors Helen Levinson, Steve Lucie, and Shannon Adcock will discuss the outlook of grassroots advocacy in Illinois. From parental rights to the 2026 midterms, join the topics of conversation live, ask questions, and share your comments across our platforms.

Part 2

Sanctuary governors are shielding CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS, then pretending the consequences don’t exist. This morning Governors Hochul, Walz, and Pritzker will be in the hot seat as their policies cause CHAOS in their states. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4796059867021312