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Retired Chief of Riverside Police Tom Weitzel is Law Enforcement Fellow at Awake Illinois offering expert insight on law enforcement, crime, and fact-based discussions. BACK TO ABOUT Chief Tom Weitzel, Ret. Awake Illinois Fellow of Law Enforcement 37-year Police Veteran Retired Riverside Chief of Police Father of Three IL Police Officers EMAIL: tqweitzel@outlook.com Background WATCH HIS INAUGURAL PODCAST EPISODE Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) is a 37-year veteran of law enforcement, having served the Riverside, Illinois Police Department from 1984 until his retirement in 2021, including 13 years as Chief of Police. Rising through every rank in the department—from patrol officer to detective, sergeant, lieutenant, deputy chief, and chief—he held key roles such as Field Training Officer, Crime Prevention Coordinator, Public Information Officer, and Internal Affairs Supervisor. A graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session 218), Chief Weitzel also earned a Master’s Degree in Criminal Social Justice from Lewis University and completed advanced programs including the Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute and certifications as a Certified Police Chief for the State of Illinois. In 1987, early in his career, Chief Weitzel survived a point-blank shotgun ambush while on patrol, saved by his bulletproof vest—an experience that fueled his lifelong advocacy for officer safety, including legislative changes to eliminate statutes of limitations for shootings of officers and department-wide vest replacement policies. He received the Kevlar/DuPont Survivor’s Club Award for his survival.A respected leader and voice for the profession, Chief Weitzel has served on the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Legislative Committee, lobbied for law enforcement funding and reforms, and currently serves as an Ambassador for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, supporting agencies, officers, and families affected by line-of-duty deaths. Known for his principled, constitutional approach to policing, evidence-based reforms, and commitment to community safety, Chief Weitzel is a national commentator on public safety issues. As Fellow of Law Enforcement at Awake Illinois, he contributes expert analysis to the Awake Illinois livestreams, publishes exclusive reports and op-eds on the Awake Illinois hub , and offers grounding discussions in real-world experience to promote safer communities and better-supported officers. His substack The ‘Memo’ offers the public his fair, fact-based view of law enforcement. Follow him on X @chiefweitzel .

BACK TO ABOUT Helen Levinson Mother of 2 Vice President Awake IL Sales Executive EMAIL: helen@awakeIL.com Background Helen is a passionate Skokie resident who has been married for 20+ years and is a proud mom to two amazing children. Born to a family of Christian Arab immigrants from Jordan, and raised in Chicago, Helen has always embraced her rich heritage, with Arabic preceding English as her first language. An accomplished individual, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and works as an enterprise sales executive within the tech industry. A true community leader, Helen never hesitates to lend a hand. From her time as a dedicated Girl Scouts Troop Leader and involvement in fundraisers to assisting law enforcement with gratitude events, she's an enthusiastic advocate for parental rights and civic and economic development initiatives. Motivated by challenges in 2020, Helen co-founded a Niles Township coalition to empower parents, giving them a voice in their school board decisions. As Vice President of Awake IL Niles Township and founder of Moms For Liberty's Cook County chapter, Helen tirelessly fights against harmful political ideologies and is committed to preserving childhood innocence. As determined as she is resilient, Helen finds joy in reading, problem-solving through technology, and advocating for parental rights. Cherishing time with family, she's also an avid cook, biker, and geocacher, always eager to explore the world around her. Read her latest op-ed on her battle against a frivolous lawsuit and how she refused to be cancelled for her advocacy.

BACK TO ABOUT Shannon Adcock Mother of 3 Founder and President, Awake IL EMAIL: shannon@awakeIL.com Background Shannon is the Founder and President of Awake Illinois. Born and raised in IL, she is the first woman in her family to receive a college degree after attending University of Illinois (2002). She and her husband of 23 years have three children and two scraggly old English sheepdogs. Shannon is a Naperville resident who has been actively involved in: Serving on the PTA Leading C ommunity Fundraisers and Philanthropy Activism for Parental Rights, Equality in Education, and Civic Empowerment She became an "accidental activist" during the reopening public schools effort and decided to run for the local board of education in Fall 2020. During the school board campaign, she was called a "White Supremacist" and a "racist" by local extremists for her pro-constitutional platform . However, she can take the punches and her determination was only further reinforced and fueled . Her motto is "be uncancellable". Her advocacy is firmly rooted in her Christian Faith and she felt called to start this nonprofit organization. In May 2021 she launched Awake IL as a registered 501(c) to build a grassroots movement of fellow parents and citizens who are committed to protecting ALL children, our liberties, and our American way of life. She has been profiled on Fox News, NBC Chicago, The Center Square, The Federalist, and several other publications. In 2025, she submitted three federal complaints (pertaining to Title VI and Title IX ) to the Department of Education. In 2026, she submitted five federal complaints to the Department of Justice for allegations of Title IX and parental rights violations. Her statement to the House Judiciary regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center was submitted into the Congressional record by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) in May 2026. Join the movement that is empowering people throughout the Land of Lincoln.

OPT OUT FORMS click images/links below *NEW* Chicago Public Schools "May Day" Opt Out SUBMIT to SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BY APRIL 29th 2026 PRINTED VERSION RECOMMENDED MAY DAY OPT OUT-TO PRINT MAY DAY OPT OUT-TO EMAIL NEW MARCH 2026 SUPREME COURT RULING TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD THE PDF SET OF PRINTABLE FORMS HERE Awake IL Mental Health Screening Opt Out This form is to opt out of any form of mental health, psychological, social services or counseling screening, surveys, or tests subsequent to Illinois passing house bill 1560. Liberty Counsel Form This form is to put the school on notice regarding what is/is not acceptable for your child with regard to the issues described in the form (sex ed, sexuality clubs, sexuality discussions, Planned Parenthood and other activist initiatives/agendas). NEW MARCH 2026 TEMPLATE--Parental Rights Protections via Supreme Court ruling on Mirabelli v. Bonta This template may be sent to K-12 principals, superintendents, and school boards regarding Supreme Court ruling protecting federal parental rights. Survey/Questionnaire Opt Out (from Courage is a Habit) This form affirms that you do not consent to school-based surveys or questionnaires on any number of topics without expressed parental permission. In light of the radical sexual education, invasive surveys, and mental health screenings that Illinois promotes in public school settings, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD the FORMS to OPT OUT. You need to print and submit to your school Principal. Click each form below for full context of the tools. WATCH THIS RECORDING for a dive into the background on this bill and why this agenda has parents, districts, and clinicians concerned. DIRECTIONS : These are the top forms Awake IL recommends for parents to add to their student's file. After signing them, send as certified mail to the attention of the school principal. It's worth sending an email as a heads up to the principal and ask for a meeting to discuss and answer and questions. Maintain an email communication confirming all meeting/conversation recaps, i.e.: "Thank you, Principal Smith, for confirming receipt of the (insert form descriptions) and adding them to (student name) file. We appreciate school staff honoring our parental expectations on these issues. Please contact us anytime with questions or concerns." The majority of parents have shared positive feedback when these forms are submitted. If for any reason, a school is unwilling to honor or confirm receipt of these forms, please contact us . Additional opt outs: Religious opt out as protected by the recent Supreme Court ruling (Mahmood vs. Taylor) can be found at this Defending Ed resource . Six Demands Every Parent Should Make by Courage Is A Habit Illinois Family Institute Opt Out

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SEE Our 2024 GRASSROOTS LOBBY that HALTED HB4876 BELOW SUBMIT THESE FORMS FOR START OF SCHOOL! PROTECT THE KIDS LIVESTREAM SERIES This series invites top national advocates and experts to discuss how they are empowering parents, policy makers, and communities on the urgent need to protect children from the harms known as "gender affirmation", "gender ideology", and transgender trends. Together, we will fight this battle and WIN! These episodes stream live across our X , YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram platforms. Recordings will be posted to this page and the blog. Please join us live and share with your networks. They are also compiled at our Twitter in a "community "pinned to our profile. Awake Illinois 播放影片 播放影片 18:22 LIVE: Libertyville IL School District 128 Board Meeting | Public comments re/Title IX violations Awake IL filed a complaint against Libertyville School District 128 in May with the Dept. of Justice for alleged Title IX violations including permitting two males into females spaces. One was a 6ft 200+ lb ADULT male (18 years old) who used a shared girls' locker room in August 2024. Illinois parents await support from the Dept. of Justice on these violations contravening federal Title IX protections of students. 播放影片 播放影片 03:53:54 🚨 LIVE: House Judiciary Grills the SPLC That Tried (Unsuccessfully) To Cancel Us! The SPLC's real mission is to stoke chaos and advance woke supremacy. They wanted to cancel us and our fellow law abiding advocacy friends. Ha! Still standing; uncancellable. The June 8, 2026 hearing, "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II" will examine the role that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has played in distorting civil rights policy in recent years. Additionally, the hearing will explore recently released information revealing that the SPLC has funneled money to some extremists, raising questions whether the SPLC has been artificially elevating the domestic extremist threat and misleading its donors. WITNESSES: Mr. Bryan Fair, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Poverty Law Center Dr. Alveda King, Chair of the American Dream, America First Policy Institute Mr. Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President, Alliance Defending Freedom 播放影片 播放影片 01:32:21 FEDERAL LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST ILLINOIS SCHOOLS and AWAKE IL NEWEST FEDERAL FILINGS Illinois schools are secretly socially transitioning kids, locking parents out of life-altering decisions, and forcing boys into girls' bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports—all while hiding behind vague state 'guidance' from IDHR and ISBE. But parents are fighting back in federal court. Today, the attorney filing these cases joins us: Naperville lawyer and Republican candidate for Illinois House District 41, Ajay Gupta. Ajay is offering pro bono representation to families harmed by these policies. We'll cover every federal civil rights case he's handling—in order: the landmark Title IX privacy case against Valley View District 365U, the ongoing cases for families in District 109, and the brand-new parental rights lawsuit against District 300 filed just 11 days ago on May 10, 2026. To enjoin or file a lawsuit: ajguptaemail@gmail.com Also, Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock will recap the portal at www.awakeIL.com/doj and will announce the 5 federal Dept.of Justice complaints filed on May 18, 2026 against the Illinois State Board of Education and 5 school districts. 播放影片 播放影片 56:29 LIVE NOW: DOJ INVESTIGATES 36 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS | Awake IL lauches portal for anonymous reporting Awake Illinois just launched our secure anonymous portal to help The Justice Dept. investigate 36 Illinois school districts for secretly pushing gender ideology in pre-K–12 without parental opt-out notice — and for violating Title IX by erasing biological sex in bathrooms, locker rooms & girls’ sports. Parents & teachers: Submit lesson plans, emails, slides & evidence today at https://www.awakeil.com/doj 播放影片 播放影片 56:29 LIVE NOW: DOJ INVESTIGATES 36 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS | Awake IL lauches portal for anonymous reporting Awake Illinois just launched our secure anonymous portal to help The Justice Dept. investigate 36 Illinois school districts for secretly pushing gender ideology in pre-K–12 without parental opt-out notice — and for violating Title IX by erasing biological sex in bathrooms, locker rooms & girls’ sports. Parents & teachers: Submit lesson plans, emails, slides & evidence today at https://www.awakeil.com/doj 播放影片 播放影片 01:18:29 Cops killed. Families Destroyed. How many dead bodies does Pritzker need to amend the SafeT Act? SAFE-T Act EXPOSED How Many Dead Cops & Families Will It Take for Pritzker to Admit His “Reform” Is a Total Disaster? Endangering law enforcement. Emboldening criminals. Destroying families. Enough is enough. We break it all down with receipts and reform proposals. Consider a donation to fallen officer John Bartholomew at https://www.gofundme.com/f/love-and-support-for-john-bartholomews-family 播放影片 播放影片 35:26 FREE SPEECH CASE IN ILLINOIS: Liberty Justice Center and Judge James Brown Judge Brown (plaintiff) joins Brendan Philbin of the Liberty Justice Center and host Shannon Adcock to break down Brown v. Neville — the case that could restore First Amendment rights for every judge in America. 播放影片 播放影片 31:13 Chicago Teachers Union Under Fire: The Latest on the Weiss Case with Liberty Justice Center Get the latest on the Weiss case vs. Chicago Teacher Union with Liberty Justice Center attorney Ángel J. Valencia. Learn how Chicago Teacher Union is facing legal pressure for not providing financial audits for over 4 years. 播放影片 播放影片 01:01:43 Be Uncancellable – Ep. 43 of Moms for Liberty Fire of Liberty Show - Shannon Adcock & Tina Descovich Shannon and Tina speak to the grit and importance of grassroots activism: 💪How Awake Illinois was built from the ground up with conviction and grit 💪The fight for parental rights in Illinois - including taking on Gov. Pritzker and starting the first M4L Chapter 💪Why the loudest haters often prove how effective our work really is 💪 Staying fearless, joyful, and completely uncancellable in the face of cancel culture Here are two women who've been in the trenches since Day 1 — real talk, no fluff. This one's for every parent, patriot, and freedom fighter who refuses to back down. If you're tired of the establishment steamrolling families and want the blueprint for real pushback, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. 播放影片 播放影片 02:06:00 Fighting Woke in IL: New Public Safety Report and Primary Results Discussed Awake IL Fellow of Law Enforcement releases the 2026 Public Safety Legislative Report and Shannon Adcock gives a briefing on March 17th Primary results. 播放影片 播放影片 34:52 EXCLUSIVE Interview with former West Chicago teacher James Heidorn Don't miss this conversation with James Heidorn on how his two-word post "Go ICE" infuriated the woke mob but he's moving forward with an uncancellable attitude. Support his Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/823b70d4b 播放影片 播放影片 36:01 Dissecting Kids in K-12 Schools? Mental Health Screenings in IL! Jacqueline Garretson and Shannon Adcock discuss the dark truth of mental health screenings in Illinois K-12 schools. Stand in the gap, parents! 播放影片 播放影片 02:25:52 Woke Insanity in Illinois, ICYMI In case you missed it, watch the discussion on the hypocrisy of the cancel cultists in Illinois--hear the backstory to Judge James Brown's lawsuit-and learn how parents can demand schools address ice protest liability. 播放影片 播放影片 01:31:43 LIVE: Chicago Cop Speaks, Pat McCarthy – Raw Stories from the Mean Streets • FYI, Profanity Used Elite gang investigator & undercover vet exposes gritty truths about policing, gangs, and public safety in the Windy City and beyond. From patrol to undercover to FBI joint task forces: amazing true stories, life-saving tactics, and his take on today's policing climate in Illinois. Check out his police training seminars at www.streetcrimes.com 播放影片 播放影片 56:01 Illinois: Take Action Tuesday! What you can do to STOP radical bills NOW! 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. 播放影片 播放影片 54:19 Back the Blue, Illinois! Guest Paula Fitzsimmons of the National Police Association 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? 播放影片 播放影片 55:41 ICE Protests and Backing The Blue--Sgt. Betsy Smith Brings Fire & Facts 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! 播放影片 播放影片 01:16:58 Woke Groundhog Day: Another Morning, Another Woke Witch Hunt 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? 播放影片 播放影片 02:05:57 Exposing Woke Chaos: Truth Bombs on BLM, Law Enforcement, and Uncancellable Advocacy! 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! 播放影片 播放影片 33:34 LIVE Wheeling Republican Org Vandalized – "F ICE", Swastika markings, & Charlie Kirk Poster defaced 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. 載入更多 In Fall 2022, Awake IL advocated against the planned drag queen bingo event to be held at Downers Grove Public Library. It was cancelled! Listen to the public comment remarks spoken by Awake IL President Shannon Adcock on 9.28.22 to the Downers Grove Library Board : Previous Call of Action on #HB4876 and continued resources below. (best viewed on DESKTOP computer) Radical Extremist Legislator Anne Stava-Murray tried spreading lies in a desperate scramble to push anti-parent, anti-child house bill 4876. Thanks to your 2,800+ emails sent via our OPPOSE FORM, we all halted that bill together! Rep. Anne Stava-Murray ought to meet with just one detransitioner , such as Chloe Cole . Chloe is traveling around the country to sound the alarm on the harms she endured from this medical misadventure known as "gender affirming care". Rep. Stava-Murray needs to be educated on the reality of children who are harmed by this for-profit industry that tells children they are born into the wrong body. No child can consent to puberty blockers. Not to mention, parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children. READ: The American College of Pediatricians after reviewing of more than 60 studies, has concluded that "there is no long-term evidence that mental health concerns are decreased or alleviated after 'gender-affirming therapy.' Awake IL In The Media Awake IL Media 所有類別 播放影片 播放影片 11:40 Awake IL's Shannon Adcock reacts to IL-HB1664 and why it's likely to fail More at http://www.morninganswerchicago.com Facebook page at http://facebook.com/morninganswer Follow on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/morninganswer 播放影片 播放影片 09:10 Parents' rights group sounds alarm over Illinois bill concerning children and gender identity Bishop reviews a slew of headlines from across the country in regards to gun control legislation and litigation. Bishop talks with Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock about House Bill 4876 that would make parents denying certain medical procedures for their children akin to abuse. Read the bill here: https://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=4876&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=152735 READ WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT HB4876 RADICAL ILLINOIS LEGISLATION IN THE NEWS Click images to read 1/2

即將到來的活動 Coalition for Kids Event Time is TBD Location is TBD Sponsorships available now. Registration/Venue details will be posted soon. This event is going to be bigger than originally planned due to national news coverage, citizen interest, and statewide support -- Can't cancel us! 購買票券 Webinar: Psychology of Offense 2023年2月09日 18:00 – 19:30 Webinar: Psychology of Offense TH. Feb 9, 2023 6PM CST/7PM EST: For the first time, learn the psychological foundation of our “Courage Is A Habit” tools so you can understand how best to use them to make your advocacy more efficient. Each session of the webinar may feature a different tool so every session will be unique. 詳細資料 WEBINAR TEST 2023年1月27日 14:00 – 16:00 Webinar: Psychology of Offense TEST RUN 詳細資料 Webinar: Psychology of Offense TEST RUN 2023年1月25日 13:42 – 2023年1月26日 13:42 Webinar: Psychology of Offense TH. Feb 9, 2023 6PM CST/7PM EST: For the first time, learn the psychological foundation of our “Courage Is A Habit” tools so you can understand how best to use them to make your advocacy more efficient. Each session of the webinar may feature a different tool so every session will be unique. 詳細資料 ADVOCATE WORKSHOP 2023年1月14日 09:50 – 16:50 Westin Itasca, 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, USA Parents, school board candidates, and community members are invited to attend this all-day seminar in Itasca, IL. This series of workshops will cover parental rights, education, and civic topics. Awake members get a 20% discount on tickets (see newsletter). Schedule TBA soon! 詳細資料 FUNDRAISER FOR BAILEY AND DEVORE 2022年9月09日 18:00 – 20:00 Hoffman House, 7550 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA Support the courageous men who stood up to tyrannical Governor Pritzker: Sen Darren Bailey for IL Governor and Tom DeVore for IL Attorney General 詳細資料 Raising Street Smart Kids in DuPage 2022年9月08日 18:30 Emmett's Brewing Co, 5200 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA 6:30pm-7:00pm Social 7:00pm Speaker: DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Followed by Meet and Greet with local and state candidates: Keith Pekau, 6th Congressional District 詳細資料 Save Women's Sports | Title IX 2022年9月08日 10:00 Awake IL Facebook Live Patti Hupp joins the FB live discussion on Title IX and the call to action to save women's sports. What is Title IX? What are the concerns about proposed changes to Title IX? 了解更多 Tom DeVore joins Facebook Live! 2022年9月06日 10:00 https://www.facebook.com/AwakeIL 了解更多 What is Amendment 1? FB Live with Ted Dabrowski, Wirepoints 2022年8月31日 12:00 Awake IL FB Live Head to www.facebook.com/AWAKEIL to hear Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski discuss Amendment 1, which is on the Nov. 8th ballot. What is it? Why is it important? Join us live to learn more and ask questions. 了解更多 Awake IL Anniversary Event 2022年6月18日 18:00 – 22:00 Naperville, 2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL 60563, USA To celebrate the 1st anniversary of Awake Illinois advocacy, join us for a fun, empowering evening with national experts on education and civic issues. Keynote Speaker: Corey DeAngelis, Ph.D. National Dir. of Research, American Federation For Children. Cocktail VIP reception 5pm; Plated Dinner, 6pm 詳細資料 Courage Week ACTIVATED 2022年5月10日 18:00 – 2022年5月11日 18:00 Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA COURAGE WEEK *ACTIVATED* KEYNOTE SPEAKER SCOTT PRESLER GUEST SPEAKERS: STEPHANIE TRUSSELL CANDIDATE FOR LT GOVERNOR & CATALINA LAUF FOR US CONGRESSIONAL IL-11 詳細資料 Courage Week 2022年5月09日 18:00 – 20:00 Hoffman House, 7550 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA Come meet the courageous men who stood up to tyrannical Governor Pritzker: Sen Darren Bailey for IL Governor and Tom DeVore for IL Attorney General 詳細資料 Awake At Night-SOLD OUT! 2022年2月25日 18:30 Tap in Pub, 2155 CityGate Lane Naperville, IL 60563 Save the Date for a Fundraiser with Comedian Ken Sevara. Attendees/sponsors may purchase tickets/sponsorships online OR may send cash/check (payable to Awake Illinois) to PO Box 9620 Naperville, IL 60567. 詳細資料 Springfield Summit-Plaintiffs and Leaders 2022年1月04日 17:30 Doubletree Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA This is a private event for plaintiffs/families in the Tom Devore case. We can mingle and chat on the eve of our court hearing (scheduled for Jan. 5th). Event is tentatively booked for the Lincoln Room of the hotel. 詳細資料 Awake IL Webcast - Monday Take Back During D204 BOE Meeting 2021年6月14日 19:00 Awake IL Webcast Join the inaugural Awake chapter of Naperville as leadership discusses the educational and legislative issues in our community. D204 will be discussing 2021-2022 school year plans. 詳細資料 Awake IL Webcast - Monday Take Back During D203 BOE Meeting 2021年6月07日 19:00 Awake IL Webcast Join the inaugural Awake chapter of Naperville as leadership discusses the educational and legislative issues in our community. Chris Howse from Turning Point USA will also join us to discuss the latest efforts on free speech advocacy in schools. Post questions and comments in the chat tonight! 詳細資料 伊利諾伊州清醒方向放大 2021年5月26日 19:00 縮放方向 醒來的IL領導代表將討論這個新成立的501（c）（4）的使命，目標和最佳做法，該動員會在我們的整個社區中進行宣傳。 詳細資料 載入更多

Chief Weitzel Reports The Latest Proposals and Actions by Law Enforcement Fellow Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) Welcome to the official Awake Illinois hub for the work of Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret.), our Fellow of Law Enforcement and a 37-year veteran of Illinois policing.Here you will find Chief Weitzel’s fact-based, frontline proposals and reports — practical reforms drawn from decades of real-world experience as a patrol officer, detective, commander, and Chief of Police in Riverside. No political spin. No academic theory. Just clear, achievable solutions that put public safety, victims’ rights, and judicial common sense first. Start with his latest landmark report, “Restoring Balance: Practical Reforms to Strengthen Public Safety and Judicial Discretion Under the Illinois SAFE-T Act.” Explore all of Chief Weitzel’s recommendations, listen to his appearances on the Awake & Armed podcast, follow him on X , follow his blog , and stay updated on the fight to restore accountability in Illinois’ criminal justice system.Illinois families deserve better than failed experiments — they deserve leadership grounded in truth and experience. Dive in, share the reports, and join us in demanding real reform. The Latest Click images for links: When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow SAFE-T ACT REFORM REPORT Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow President Trump Responds POTUS' Response to Weitzel Letter Awake IL Public Safety Briefing Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Chief Weitzel's Dispatch, Op-Ed Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Chief Weitzel's Dispatch, Op-Ed Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Chief Weitzel's Dispatch, Op-Ed Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Awake & Armed Podcast Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Fighting SB2820 Anti-Police Bill OPPOSE Unconstitutional Hiring Practices The Forbidden Op-Ed Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Awake & Armed Podcast Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Awake & Armed Podcast Tom Weitzel, Awake IL Law Enforcement Fellow Welcome, Chief Weitzel Newly Appointed Law Enforcement Fellow Our Clients

On August 16, 2022, a diverse group of advocates united at the ILLINOIS state capitol to defend children and liberty. They are called "homophobic", "racist", "hate group", "nazis", "fascists" by the misinformed and the by woke media purely because they defend children against child mutilation, public school indoctrination, and anti-Americanism. Listen to their words. Decide for yourself. A special thanks to the following speakers. Visit the timestamps below to listen to their remarks on defending children and liberty. @3:00 IL Rep. Adam Neimerg , IL Rep. Blaine Wilhour , and IL Rep. Chris Miller @13:00 Fmr. IL Sen. Darren Bailey @21:00 Attorney Thomas DeVore @29:55 Latasha Fields, Team Illinois @45:10 Jesse Sullivan, Fmr. Candidate for Governor and Father of 5 @51:15 Frank McCormick, Chalkboard Heresy @1:06:00 Stephanie Trussel, Fmr. Candidate for Lt. Governor @1:12:00 Scarlett Johnson, Moms for Liberty Wisconsin @1:16:48 Chris Elston, Billboard Chris @1:28:40 Scott Newgent , of Trevoices and What is a Woman? @1:59:30 CLOSING

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We're launching a powerful statewide grassroots lobbying campaign to defeat radical bills in Illinois. Take action with our links! Ready to fight the woke stuff Springfield is pushing via radical bills? We got you covered. See the bills we're highlighting below and submit witness slips or the form provided. WATCH THIS PODCAST FOR INFO! SUBMIT FORM OPPOSING SB2820 HERE WITNESS SLIPS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE-STAY TUNED SUBMIT WITNESS SLIP TO OPPOSE HB4606 HERE Easy Graphics Describing These 3 Bills Download and Share No Witness Slip Call of Action YET-Stay tuned SEE WITNESS SLIP TOTAL HERE SEE WITNESS SLIP TOTAL HERE SB2820 Awake Illinois is Mobilizing Illinoisans Statewide to Defeat SB2820 The "Prohibited Hiring of Federal Immigration Officers Act" was introduced by Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) on January 13, 2026. READ IT HERE . This harmful bill would ban law enforcement agencies from hiring qualified former federal immigration officers (ICE agents) hired between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029 — excluding experienced, highly trained professionals at a time when departments across every city, suburb, and rural county face severe staffing shortages and families demand safer communities. Join our powerful grassroots lobbying campaign to oppose this legislation, support our officers, and protect public safety for all Illinois residents. Together, we can hold lawmakers accountable and ensure policies that strengthen — not weaken — our state. Take action now by submitting the form below and sharing our graphics, resources, and social media posts. CONTACT your state senator today and demand they OPPOSE SB2820. FIND YOUR STATE SENATOR HERE . This form sends an email directly to the four democrat bill sponsors (Senator Laura Fine, Senator Emil Jones, Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Senator Lakesia Collins) and the Assignments Committee. First name Last name Email Select your area: I am a resident of Illinois. I am a concerned citizen outside of Illinois. By checking this box, I demand this radical bill be STOPPED. VOTE NO! I want to subscribe to the Awake Illinois newsletter. Submit Thanks for supporting Illinois law enforcement! IN THE MEDIA WE FIGHT WOKE LEGISLATION and WIN! REGARDING THE RADICAL ANTI-HOMESCHOOL and ANTI-PARENTAL RIGHTS BILL HB2827, ILLINOIS ROSE TO THE OCCASION. We are proud to have engaged in the grassroots awareness and lobbying effort against this radical legislation. Our efforts made national news and generated a continued awakening on how to FIGHT WOKE. Remember who the legislators were that sought to destroy education freedom and restrict parental rights. SUPPORT those who will DEFEND education freedom and parental rights--candidates like Stephanie Trussell in the 42nd district. ONWARD! TOP X POSTS