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Awake Illinois is partnering with this effort by providing a secure, anonymous submission portal for parents, teachers, and school staff across Illinois. If you have documentation—such as lesson plans, classroom materials, emails, training slides, or other evidence showing SOGI instruction, lack of parental notification, or policies that override biological sex protections—your information can help the DOJ hold schools accountable. Our Support for the Department of Justice Investigation Into Illinois Schools Has EXPANDED to ALL Illinois School Districts The U.S. Department of Justice has launched formal investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts for potentially teaching sexual orientation and gender ideology (SOGI) content in pre-K through 12th grade classrooms without properly notifying parents of their opt-out rights. Upon request from our members and thanks to a generous grant, Awake Illinois' support of these investigations has expanded our portal to include ALL Illinois school districts. The investigations also examine whether these districts are violating Title IX and Supreme Court precedent by failing to protect single-sex intimate spaces (bathrooms, locker rooms) and girls’ sports teams based on biological sex. Awake Illinois is partnering with this effort by providing a secure, anonymous submission portal for parents, teachers, and school staff across Illinois. If you have documentation—such as lesson plans, classroom materials, emails, training slides, or other evidence showing SOGI instruction, lack of parental notification, or policies that override biological sex protections—your information can help the DOJ hold schools accountable. Submissions can be anonymous and will be reviewed and forwarded directly to the Dept. of Justice contact. Not all submissions are guaranteed to be submitted. No personal identifying information is required but an email is necessary for follow up questions or clarification. Submit your documentation securely in form below. If you are unable to use the form, please email all information to info@awakeIL.com . Together, we can ensure Illinois schools respect parental rights and follow the law. Thank you for standing up for our children. First Name-OPTIONAL Last Name-OPTIONAL Email (for any updates) Choose the School District (Now includes all Illinois school districts) Background/Additional Information Select an option I am a parent of a district student. I am a staffer/educator in the district. Other Upload Document File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Image File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Video File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Document File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Image File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Video File Here Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thanks for submitting and supporting this important effort!

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

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

Get the latest updates and resources on our efforts to defend Title IX in Illinois.  Title IX Advocacy and Federal Cases We're Supporting Get the latest updates and resources on our efforts to defend Title IX and parental rights in Illinois. What is Title IX? Watch these Awake IL livestreams on Title IX for more empowerment on this issue. PRESS KITS Download to access full report. Email info@awakeIL.com with inquiries. Cases We Are Supporting DONATE TO CASES HERE August 5, 2026 Press Conference announcing the federal appeal filed in Seventh Circuit. F. F. v Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365 No. 25-2735 (7th Cir. 2026) Core Issue : Valley View School District policy allows biological males to access girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity. A female student (F.F.) experienced a distressing incident in the girls’ bathroom at Bolingbrook High School. Court History : District Court (Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman) denied preliminary injunction on September 30, 2025 and dismissed the case by ruling girls have no protected civil right to single-sex facilities on July 16, 2026 as case was on appeal. Appeal filed with U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Legal Claims : Violations of Title IX (sex-based discrimination) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. No financial claim is being made. Impact : Affects thousands of female students across Illinois; sets dangerous precedent for privacy and safety in schools nationwide. Current Status : Appeal pending upon August 3rd, 2026 filing – families and Awake Illinois mobilizing additional plaintiffs. DONATE TO THE CASE HERE LAWSUIT COMPLAINT DOWNLOAD AUGUST 5 DOCKETING DOWNLOAD ORAL ARGUMENTS SEPTEMBER 2025 DOWNLOAD AUGUST 5 NOTICE OF APPEAL DOWNLOAD DISTRICT COURT DOCKET DOWNLOAD 7th CIRCUIT DOCKET DOWNLOAD Awake Illinois Federal Title IX Complaints 此語言尚未有已發佈之文章 文章發佈後將於此處顯示。 Latest Blog Posts On Title IX Watch the Awake IL Livestreams On Title IX Title IX Livestreams 播放影片 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 Search videos 搜尋影片... 現在播放中 FEDERAL LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST ILLINOIS SCHOOLS and AWAKE IL NEWEST FEDERAL FILINGS 01:32:21 播放影片 現在播放中 AWAKE ILLINOIS TITLE IX TOWN HALL WITH ATTORNEY AJAY GUPTA 01:25:43 播放影片 現在播放中 Awake IL Livestream Ep. 20: Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Legal Fellow 01:00:09 播放影片

OPT OUT FORMS click here for opt out forms *NEW MODEL POLICY GUIDANCE* FOR MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS GRADES 3-12 - See Blog This version will always be our most recent guidance. Click images below to download the Opt-In Guidance and the 1-Pager. Opt-In Only Model Policy Guidance For Illinois Boards of Education On Student Health Screening Grades 3-12 Opt-In Policy 1-Pager Summary of the Awake Illinois Model Opt-In Policy OPT OUT FORMS DOWNLOAD THE PDF SET OF PRINTABLE FORMS HERE OPT OUT FORMS 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. Opt-out forms should always be submitted REGARDLESS of the district policy on mandated mental health screenings. 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

DOWNLOAD PARENTAL RIGHTS FORMS HERE WATCH: IL YOUTH SURVEY and MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING INFO LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PUSHING GENDER IDEOLOGY IN SCHOOLS Awake IL 2023 Sex Ed in Schools Report OPT OUT! PROTECT YOUR CHILD/STUDENT From Comprehensive Sexual Educati on; a gateway towards the "Medic al Misadventure" called "Gender Affirmi ng Care " C omprehensive Sexual Educati on Lessons: NO S.I.R. Series 所有類別 播放影片 播放影片 04:16 Module 1: S is for Sexualized (Grades K-2) 播放影片 播放影片 04:54 Module 2: S is for Sexualized (Grades 3-5) 播放影片 播放影片 06:52 Module 3: S is for Sexualized (Grade 6) HOW TO OPT OUT Use these forms to enforce your parental rights and expectations regarding school lessons/conversations/surveys. NATIONAL SEX ED STANDARDS (NSES) Written by social activists, read the full booklet of this non-accredited effort to push radical sexual concepts in K-12 classrooms. This effort is backed by Planned Parenthood, Advocates for Youth, and SEICUS (which is on the Awake IL Watchdog list). READ THE STANDARDS Who voted for SB0818? See who voted for and who voted against the passing of Senate Bill 0818 which was signed into law by Pritzker last year. LEARN MORE PRITZKER financial ties to SSI Industry Over the past decade, the Pritzkers of Illinois, appear to have used a family philanthropic apparatus to drive an ideology and practice of disembodiment into our medical, legal, cultural, and educational institutions. READ MORE Read samples of K-12 Lesson Plans Advocates for Youth helped developed the National Sex Ed Standards endorsed by the IL State Board of Education after the passage of SB818. It is a radical curricula and parents need to be informed. READ THE LESSON PLANS "Clitoris" is mentioned 16 times in the K-12 lessons. "Gender" is mentioned 472 times. See page 43 for a radical 2nd grade lesson. See page 192 for "gender non-conforming". HAS MY SCHOOL ADOPTED NSES? See our 2023 Report on responses suibmitted to the IL State Board of Education by Illinois schools on whether they teach radical sex ed and/or the resources they use in the curricula. CLICK TO VIEW REPORT Sex Ed & Public Act 102-0522 (SB 0818) Read about the latest law signed by Governor Pritzker making Illinois the first state to adopt the second edition of the radical National Sex Education Standards. LEARN MORE Robert Crown is using NSES Candor (formerly known as Robert Crown) openly supports the passing of SB0818 which aligns with the National Sex Education Standards. READ MORE The above modules outline the destructive agenda behind "Comprehensive Sexual Education"(CSE for short) that was signed into Illinois state law in August of 2021. Local school boards vote to incorporate this curricula and according to the law, if they adopt comprehensive sexual education, they MUST teach it in ALL GRADES, Kindergarten through 12th grade. This is damaging. A sexualized child is a broken child. Submit these opt-out forms to protect your child from sexual activism, sex discussions, gender grooming, and invasive surveys/questionnaires. Your donations are greatly appreciated to fulfill our goal to inform Illinois parents on the reality of this harmful curricula and to defend their parental rights. Anchor 1 READ THE STANDARDS BY GRADE LEVEL. SCROLL THROUGH THE THUMBNAILS.

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 01:13:27 LIVE: Opt-In Only | Model Policy Guidance for Illinois Boards of Education Illinois is the first state to require districts to offer yearly mental-health screenings to every student in grades 3–12. The law is Public Act 104-0032 (SB1560). Implementation begins in the 2027–28 school year, once the state procures a free screening tool with a student self-report option. ISBE has already published non-regulatory guidance. The statute contemplates an opt-out. That is not the only lawful way a local board can run the program. Today Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock releases Opt-In Only: Model Policy Guidance for Illinois Boards of Education and walks through: What the statute actually requires Notification, consent, data storage, and follow-up Why “offer” is not the same as “default every child in” Practical language boards can adopt now — before vendors, NGOs, and district templates lock in opt-out How parents and board members can use the packet this school year If you sit on a board, work in a district, or have a child in grades 3–12, this is the briefing you need to watch. Download the policy at www.awakeIL.com/forms Model policy guidance packet and links will be available at www.awakeIL.com 播放影片 播放影片 01:37:31 Awake IL Founder Shannon Adcock Joins Zoe Leigh of Chicago Flips Red - Uncancellable Advocacy Founder of Awake Illinois Shannon Adcock answers Zoe Leigh's questions on why Awake Illinois began, what it means to "Be Uncancellable", and how Moms and Dads need to ACT on their parental rights. From Title IX and education policy to standing up to woke haters -- be empowered to DO SOMETHING! 播放影片 播放影片 34:50 Groomer Schools? What District 128 Knew: The Rohde Lawsuit, Failed Reports & Kelly’s Leave A lawsuit accuses former special-ed teacher and coach Parker Rohde of a campaign of grooming and abuse against a 15-year-old junior with Down syndrome. Parents say the district had warning signs, including a voicemail where Rohde talked about extra credit for hugs and “I love yous,” and still handled it internally. He was allowed to retire early with benefits. Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly — who oversees HR — was copied on emails about a quiet buyout and was placed on paid leave the day after a packed, angry board meeting. We’ll cover:What the lawsuit actually alleges The voicemail and the superintendent’s email about the duty to report to DCFS Rohde’s prior history and why he was reassigned instead of removed Why Kelly became the flashpoint What Illinois mandated-reporter law requires The open questions the board still hasn’t answered This is about student safety, especially for kids who cannot advocate for themselves. 播放影片 播放影片 01:04:48 Battle to Build – 5th-Gen Cattleman Steve Lucie Answers Your Beef Questions Join us live as real cattleman Steve Lucie (@cattleguy92 on X ) takes your questions on the state of the American beef industry, the challenges of ranching, and what it takes to build the next generation of cattlemen. Joined by Christian Maxwell for Congress and host Shannon Adcock. “Where There Is Cattle, There Is Freedom. Build The Herd.” We’re cutting into the meat of the matter — no filters, no talking points, just straight talk from the ranch. Drop your questions in the comments and join the conversation. #BattleToBuild #BuildTheHerd #Yes2Meat 播放影片 播放影片 01:07:36 OPT OUT OF WOKE AT SCHOOL Parents: Get the scoop on topics affecting parental rights, mental health screenings, and opt out. Learn the how and why of opt out pertaining to mental health screenings. Get the Awake Illinois forms at www.awakeIL.com/forms and contact us if any issues arise or you have a success story to share. SHARE! 播放影片 播放影片 19:25 Awake Illinois Press Conference "Girls Have Civil Rights - Defend Them" August 5, 2026 | Chicago, IL Attorney Ajay Gupta, families of female students, and Awake Illinois today announced they are moving forward with an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit after a federal district judge ruled that girls have no civil right to single-sex bathrooms under Title IX. 0:00 Press Conference Opens 0:18 Attorney Ajay Gupta announces the federal appeal filed in Seventh Circuit 4:08 Student plaintiff's father James Fisher gives remarks on defending Title IX 7:25: Valley View School 365 Parent Paulina Kraśniewska-Worwa gives remarks 12:15 Awake IL founder Shannon Adcock remarks on support of the federal appeal 18:38 Press Conference Closes The case centers on a female student who encountered an obvious biological male while using the girls’ bathroom at Bolingbrook High School (Valley View CUSD 365U). The district court denied a preliminary injunction, dismissing the girl’s distress as “speculative” and stating that if a female can see another female in the bathroom, seeing a male is no different. The school district’s policy allowing biological males into female bathrooms remains in place heading into the 2026-2027 school year. The federal appeal was filed on August 5, 2026. Visit www.awakeIL.com/titleIX for updates and resources. 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 01:01:44 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 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

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.

AWAKE IL LIVESTREAM RECORDINGS GALLERY Please watch these livestreams that aim to empower YOU to be awake to the issues and advocate effectively for your family and state. Special guests include top experts and influencers with discussions ranging from legislative calls of action to gender ideology and policy. Click HERE to learn how you can sponsor a livestream and amplify your brand, organization, or campaign on our platform with over 100 million annual impressions. Awake Illinois 播放影片 播放影片 01:13:27 LIVE: Opt-In Only | Model Policy Guidance for Illinois Boards of Education Illinois is the first state to require districts to offer yearly mental-health screenings to every student in grades 3–12. The law is Public Act 104-0032 (SB1560). Implementation begins in the 2027–28 school year, once the state procures a free screening tool with a student self-report option. ISBE has already published non-regulatory guidance. The statute contemplates an opt-out. That is not the only lawful way a local board can run the program. Today Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock releases Opt-In Only: Model Policy Guidance for Illinois Boards of Education and walks through: What the statute actually requires Notification, consent, data storage, and follow-up Why “offer” is not the same as “default every child in” Practical language boards can adopt now — before vendors, NGOs, and district templates lock in opt-out How parents and board members can use the packet this school year If you sit on a board, work in a district, or have a child in grades 3–12, this is the briefing you need to watch. Download the policy at www.awakeIL.com/forms Model policy guidance packet and links will be available at www.awakeIL.com 播放影片 播放影片 01:37:31 Awake IL Founder Shannon Adcock Joins Zoe Leigh of Chicago Flips Red - Uncancellable Advocacy Founder of Awake Illinois Shannon Adcock answers Zoe Leigh's questions on why Awake Illinois began, what it means to "Be Uncancellable", and how Moms and Dads need to ACT on their parental rights. From Title IX and education policy to standing up to woke haters -- be empowered to DO SOMETHING! 播放影片 播放影片 34:50 Groomer Schools? What District 128 Knew: The Rohde Lawsuit, Failed Reports & Kelly’s Leave A lawsuit accuses former special-ed teacher and coach Parker Rohde of a campaign of grooming and abuse against a 15-year-old junior with Down syndrome. Parents say the district had warning signs, including a voicemail where Rohde talked about extra credit for hugs and “I love yous,” and still handled it internally. He was allowed to retire early with benefits. Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly — who oversees HR — was copied on emails about a quiet buyout and was placed on paid leave the day after a packed, angry board meeting. We’ll cover:What the lawsuit actually alleges The voicemail and the superintendent’s email about the duty to report to DCFS Rohde’s prior history and why he was reassigned instead of removed Why Kelly became the flashpoint What Illinois mandated-reporter law requires The open questions the board still hasn’t answered This is about student safety, especially for kids who cannot advocate for themselves. 播放影片 播放影片 01:04:48 Battle to Build – 5th-Gen Cattleman Steve Lucie Answers Your Beef Questions Join us live as real cattleman Steve Lucie (@cattleguy92 on X ) takes your questions on the state of the American beef industry, the challenges of ranching, and what it takes to build the next generation of cattlemen. Joined by Christian Maxwell for Congress and host Shannon Adcock. “Where There Is Cattle, There Is Freedom. Build The Herd.” We’re cutting into the meat of the matter — no filters, no talking points, just straight talk from the ranch. Drop your questions in the comments and join the conversation. #BattleToBuild #BuildTheHerd #Yes2Meat 播放影片 播放影片 01:07:36 OPT OUT OF WOKE AT SCHOOL Parents: Get the scoop on topics affecting parental rights, mental health screenings, and opt out. Learn the how and why of opt out pertaining to mental health screenings. Get the Awake Illinois forms at www.awakeIL.com/forms and contact us if any issues arise or you have a success story to share. SHARE! 播放影片 播放影片 19:25 Awake Illinois Press Conference "Girls Have Civil Rights - Defend Them" August 5, 2026 | Chicago, IL Attorney Ajay Gupta, families of female students, and Awake Illinois today announced they are moving forward with an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit after a federal district judge ruled that girls have no civil right to single-sex bathrooms under Title IX. 0:00 Press Conference Opens 0:18 Attorney Ajay Gupta announces the federal appeal filed in Seventh Circuit 4:08 Student plaintiff's father James Fisher gives remarks on defending Title IX 7:25: Valley View School 365 Parent Paulina Kraśniewska-Worwa gives remarks 12:15 Awake IL founder Shannon Adcock remarks on support of the federal appeal 18:38 Press Conference Closes The case centers on a female student who encountered an obvious biological male while using the girls’ bathroom at Bolingbrook High School (Valley View CUSD 365U). The district court denied a preliminary injunction, dismissing the girl’s distress as “speculative” and stating that if a female can see another female in the bathroom, seeing a male is no different. The school district’s policy allowing biological males into female bathrooms remains in place heading into the 2026-2027 school year. The federal appeal was filed on August 5, 2026. Visit www.awakeIL.com/titleIX for updates and resources. 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 01:01:44 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. 載入更多