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Awake Illinois is happy to shed light on the following list. We aim to celebrate citizens, advocates, and leaders who are effecting positive change in their communities and throughout the state. To submit a suggestion for our quarterly Awake Warrior Award please email info@awakeil.com . Attorney Thomas DeVore The Inaugural recipient of the award was presented to Attorney Thomas DeVore on March 26, 2022. Tom was the only attorney in IL who educated parents and citizens on the law and empowered them to litigate for due process. Governor Pritzker called him a "grifter". We call him a "winner". Congrats, Tom! Minister, Homeschool, Candidate for Mayor of Chicago Latasha is a warrior advocating for Education and Parental Rights. Her faith and ministry is having an AMAZING impact on many young souls in the south side of Chicago. Student Warrior Addison G. Voices like Addison are inspiring a generation. Awake Illinois is pleased to present her with the Advancing Freedom Award honoring her commendable advocacy for Students' Rights and Civil Liberties. She bravely spoke to the local school board on behalf of her peers and attended a conference in D.C. as a result of speaking up. Student Warrior Leslie Mendoza The leadership of this young lady is inspiring advocacy across the state and country. She is unwavering in her convictions and we are so pleased to recognize her commendable advocacy for Students' Rights and Civil Liberties. Leslie is a campus coordinator with Turning Point USA, a stellar academic student, and an amazing public speaker. Congrats, Leslie! Pastor Corey Brooks, New Beginnings Church Pastor Brooks (Rooftop Pastor), Pastor Brooks has lived in tents since Nov 2021 to draw attention to the need to raise money to replace a motel with a community center in the Woodlawn neighborhood. After raising $20 million, he has enough money to build the center which will "Help Others Obtain Destiny" (HOOD). Congrats, Pastor Corey! Tara Neilsen Ms. Neilsen has been educating the Lake in the Hills community on the drag queen entertainment being held with minors present at a local bakery. Her peaceful advocacy aims to protect children from exploitation, which isn't for the faint of heart. Congrats, Tara! Mr. Jeff Wynn Mr. Wynn felt called to protect children from the National Sex Ed Standards by calling IL school administrators regarding the concerns over the passing of Senate Bill 818. He created an excel sheet and tirelessly worked to update it when schools were deciding to adopt these sex ed standards. the sheet was integral to the Awake IL "opt out" campaign. Thanks to his efforts, more advocates took a stand to defend children. More than half of the 800+ districts opted out but the number may increase if we let down our guard. Jeff is running for Morris Community High School Board of Education. Congrats, Jeff! Sen. Darren Bailey and Mrs. Cindy Bailey Sen. along with his wife Cindy Bailey traversed IL with an inspiring and faithful grassroots campaign for Governor. They brought a lot of hope to Illinois families and communities. We applaud their efforts to Restore Illinois! Congrats, Baileys! © 2022 AWAKE ILLINOIS is a registered 501 (c)(4) not-for-profit organization . Donations are not tax-deductible. Donators are NOT disclosed per law. info@awakeIL.com PO BOX 9620 Naperville, Illinois 60567 We are proud Americans. We are Awake Illinois.

Awake Warriors Submit a Name Know a Warrior deserving of recognition or have a Watchdog list suggestion? Send us an email . © 2022 AWAKE ILLINOIS is a registered 501 (c)(4) not-for-profit organization . Donations are not tax-deductible. Donators are NOT disclosed per law. info@awakeIL.com PO BOX 9620 Naperville, Illinois 60567 We are proud Americans. We are Awake Illinois.

We are pro-American. We are respectful of debate. We support advocacy. We are Awake Illinois. AWAKE (not woke) ILLINOIS TITLE IX FEDERAL CASE UPDATE Subscribe to Awake IL First name Last name Email I want to subscribe to your mailing list. Submit Thanks for submitting!

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 57:09 Awake IL Livestream Episode 23 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. 播放影片 播放影片 01:20:49 Governor Pritzker Testifies on Sanctuary State Policies, Part 2 Part 2 播放影片 播放影片 05:01:08 Governor Pritzker Testifies on Illinois Sanctuary Policies 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 播放影片 播放影片 30:17 Awake Illinois Livestream Episode 22 with Dad Corey Lindquist: Defending Title IX Join us LIVE as we recap the Naperville School District 203 Board Meeting with attendee Corey Lindquist. We will discuss his perspective as an Illinois father and defender of Title IX. 播放影片 播放影片 01:09:23 Livestream Episode 21: Sam Arrington Stood Up to the Woke Mob Sam Arrington's public comments at Valley View School District 365 recently went viral after he stood up to the woke mob. A lifelong resident of Romeoville, IL, Sam is a concerned Father and Grandfather. Hear why he opted to speak up for the students in his community. Join us LIVE! Recording posts afterward. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4796059867021312 播放影片 播放影片 01:00:09 Awake IL Livestream Ep. 20: Sarah Parshall Perry, Senior Legal Fellow Sarah Parshall Perry is a Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation where she focuses on civil rights, constitutional governance, regulatory policy, and the proper role of the courts. She will discuss Title IX, gender/parental rights case law, and President Trump’s Executive Orders. 播放影片 播放影片 57:22 Awake IL. Livestream Ep. 19 with Kirk Smith, Director of ICHE Kirk Smith is Executive Director of ICHE, a homeschool organization in Illinois that is rooted in the belief that parents have the freedom and legal right to educate their children at home. We will discuss why homeschool advocates across the state oppose the radical anti-homeschool bill HB2827. Join us LIVE! Recording posts afterward. 播放影片 播放影片 01:12:40 Awake IL Livestream Episode 18: Alvin Lui, Courage Is A Habit Alvin Lui is the founder and president of Courage Is A Habit, an organization that focuses on parent empowerment and education policy. His team creates tools and strategies to help parents and legislators protect children from indoctrination and gender ideology. He is a national advocate fighting woke across America. He is ready to empower you to fight HB2827. 播放影片 播放影片 56:27 Awake IL Livestream Ep. 17 with Justin Mahwikizi Justin Mahwikizi is an author, entrepreneur, and legal advocate focused on empowering communities and offering legal education for young families. An immigrant from Africa, he wrote The Manufacturing of Poverty, which emphasizes economic self sufficiency. A warrior Father of four, he fought the unlawful lockdowns and mandates. We will discuss DEI, the culture war in IL, and future outlook. 播放影片 播放影片 39:21 Awake IL Livestream with Guest Josh Seiter Josh Seiter, IL native and former Bachelorette contestant, spent months pretending to be transgender. Learn how his now viral social experiment exposed the left for being “delusional” and why he is now a face for women’s rights and sanity. Recording will be available to view afterward on our platforms and at our website www.awakeIL.com. 播放影片 播放影片 40:11 Awake IL Livestream with Guest Dean McGee, Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel at Liberty Justice Center Dean McGee will join Awake IL President Shannon Adcock to discuss why Chicago Teachers Union members are suing for transparency after four years without an audit. He will also share how they are defending medical freedom and parental rights in IL and across America. Join us LIVE! Recording posts afterward. 播放影片 播放影片 01:25:03 Awake IL Livestream Protect the Kids Ep. 14 Why is Rep. Anne Stava Murray deflecting on her radical anti-parent record? We discuss this and some advocacy updates for parents looking to protect their children from radical "gender ideology". 播放影片 播放影片 54:35 Protect the Kids Livestream Update with the 2024 Sex Ed Analysis Report Awake IL President Shannon Adcock will share the latest updates on sex ed and opt out resources in K-12 schools. Learn how and why you need to pay attention to this agenda and what resources are available to protect your child. Visit www.awakeIL.com for the slideshow links shown in this presentation. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 07:05 SEX ED in IL, BACKGROUND 08:18 WHAT IS THE SEX ED ANALYSIS REPORT? 09:20 WHY ARE IL REPUBLICANS SILENT ON THIS REPORT? 13:12 AMAZING NEWS! ADVOCACY IS WORKING 17:15 AWAKE IL 2024 REPORT via FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 18:40 MOM SCORCHES RADICAL SEX ED IN VIDEO 26:40 WHAY ARE PARENTS SO CONCERNED ABOUT "SIECUS"? 39:28 WHAT DOES THE 2024 ANALYSIS REPORT SHOW IN IL SCHOOLS? 43:43 WHAT ARE THE WORRISOME SEX ED RESOURCES USED IN IL SCHOOLS? 48:33 PARENT CONSIDERATIONS, OPT OUT, and CLOSING 播放影片 播放影片 01:10:37 Awake Illinois "Protect the Kids" Livestream Ep. 12 with Natalya Murakhver and Maia Poet Now that school is back in session, Join this URGENT livestream conversation about gender policies and how you can protect your children. Natalya Murakhver is a NYC parent advocate and founder of “Restore Childhood”. She will discuss her organization’s resource “The Gender Toolkit”. Detransitioner Maia Poet will expand on her episode 11 convo about why parents must rise above the culture war noise when making evidence-based decisions in parenting and public policy. 播放影片 播放影片 01:56:35 Protect The Kids Livestream Ep. 11 with Guest Maia Poet Maia Poet is a 25 year old Israeli-American writer, researcher and public speaker. She began identifying as transgender at the age of 12. At 20, she moved to the Middle East- hoping to transition far away from her non-affirming parents. For four years, she lived stealth as a man within communities of Palestinian Muslims and Orthodox Jews in Israel. Living through Middle Eastern wars caused Maia to understand the impracticalities of transition. Consequently, she desisted from a trans identity which lasted for half of her life. Maia now reflects on her experience of desistance, hoping to provide insight for gender distressed young people and for their parents. She is on X/twitter @thepeacepoet99 And on YouTube @MaiaPoet Hosted by Awake IL President Shannon Adcock, this is the eleventh episode in a series of dynamic conversations titled "Protect the Kids" that launched in February 2024 after Rep. Anne Stava Murray filed #HB4876. The aim is to wake people up and empower others to take a stand for children NOW. Please join us on the livestream and share with your networks. All recordings and slideshow links are at the Awake IL blog at www.awakeIL.com/blog. 播放影片 播放影片 37:53 Protect The Kids Ep. 10 with Billboard Chris Elston Chris Elston is a father of two girls who decided to take a stand against gender ideology. his message is that Children should be free to be who they are — not indoctrinated to believe they were born in the wrong body. HE has conversations on the street about how Puberty blockers are are the first step in a medical pathway that brings physical harm to children. He talks to people about the devastation of these drugs, and the cross-sex hormones which almost always follow. His phrase “children are not born into the wrong body” has carried around the world. while politicians refuse to listen, and media refuse to report, Chris is having conversations across North America, one person at a time. This is the tenth episode in a series of dynamic conversations titled "Protect the Kids" that launched in February 2024 after Rep. Anne Stava Murray filed #HB4876. The aim is to wake people up and empower others to take a stand for children NOW. Please join us on the livestream and share with your networks. All recordings and slideshow links are at the Awake IL blog at www.awakeIL.com/blog. 播放影片 播放影片 47:19 Protect The Kids Livestream Ep. 9 with Guest Brandon Showalter Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology. He received his Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022 and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. His favorite thing to do in life is to sing. This is the ninth episode in a series of dynamic conversations titled "Protect the Kids" that launched in February 2024. The aim is to wake people up and empower others to take a stand for children NOW. Please join us on the livestream and share with your networks. All recordings and slideshow links are at the Awake IL blog at www.awakeIL.com/blog. 播放影片 播放影片 30:51 Protect The Kids Livestream Ep. 8, Impromptu Updates Updates on how HB4876 will NOT proceed in the legislature, school district advocacy, and more! 播放影片 播放影片 01:20:38 Awake IL Protect The Kids Livestream Episode 7 with Guest Nicolas Blooms Nicolas Blooms is an Illinois Detransitioner and ArtSoulogist. While training as a life coach to guide Detransitioners and gender confused individuals, he also co-creates a children’s book series, “You Can’t Steal My Smile” with his friend Kim to empower children to root in their inner resilience. Witness his liberating journey to self-love & remembering his soul by soaking in his graphic novel: “Trans to Detrans: A Soul Solution”. This is the seventh episode in a series of dynamic conversations titled "Protect the Kids" that launched in February 2024. The aim is to wake people up and empower others to take a stand for children NOW. Please join us on the livestream and share with your networks. All recordings and slideshow links are at the Awake IL blog at www.awakeIL.com/blog. 播放影片 播放影片 54:10 Awake IL Protect The Kids Livestream Episode 6 with Guest Christine Rebstock Born male, Christine struggled with body dysphoria as an adolescent growing up the late 70’s & early 80’s. As a suicide survivor turned saved christian, Christine is a transsexual speaking out against gender ideology, gender affirmation, social emotional learning and more. Christine is currently Executive Director of Media & Communications for LGBTS United and advocates to protect children from gender ideology. This is the sixth episode in a dynamic series of conversations titled "Protect the Kids" that launched in February 2024. The aim is to wake people up and empower others to take a stand for children NOW. Please join us on the livestream and share with your networks. All recordings and slideshow links are at the Awake IL blog at www.awakeIL.com/blog. 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

OPT OUT FORMS click images/links below 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 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). Pronouns/Gender/Counselor Discussions at School (by Courage is a Habit) This form requests notification from the school if your child requests different pronouns and/or communicates/exhibits behaviors akin to gender dysphoria. 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 May of 2021, Senator Darren Bailey ( current candidate for IL Governor ) published a statement opposing SB0818. In June of 2021, Awake Illinois posted a call to action for Governor Pritzker to veto SB0818 . It was signed into law in August of 2021 . Illinois is the ONLY state adopting the second edition of the perverse National Sex Education Standards . Illinois parents can opt their children out of sex education. Districts that don’t teach it WILL NOT have to follow the new radical and perverse standards. The Illinois State Board of Eduction has until August 2022 to develop the curriculum. See the updated list of schools who have announced their 2022 sex ed curricula plans. Share these resources with your communities to protect children in the classroom and submit the OPT OUT FORM TODAY . 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 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 HAS MY SCHOOL ADOPTED NSES? Thanks to Mr. Wynn for creating and updating this list of schools. Check to see if your school has plans to implement the radical National Sex Education Standards. The time is now to relay your thoughts to school boards on any implementation of CSE/NSES. CLICK TO VIEW LIST HOW TO OPT OUT Use this form (courtesy of Illinois Family Institute ) to opt your child out of comprehensive sex ed (and/or additional topics). Be sure to follow the directions to ensure it is documented and added to your child's school file . Anchor 1 READ THE STANDARDS BY GRADE LEVEL. SCROLL THROUGH THE THUMBNAILS.

Awake Illinois is happy to shed light on the following list. As communities share their concerns regarding failed leadership and unethical/unlawful policies, they will be posted here. ANNOUNCING: Awake IL Advancing Freedom Award WARRIORS. Each quarter, our organization will highlight people who are leading our state and communities forward with integrity. The inaugural recipient of the Spring 2022 award is Attorney Thomas DeVore . To submit a report to our Awake Watchdog Team click here . Only documented, substantiated reports will be shared. Anonymity is guaranteed. Governor JB Pritzker He is failing Illinois. He doesn't support you or your children. Judy Kauerauf, IDPH On a June 2021 IDPH Webinar, Judy called children "little vectors" in the IDPH/ISBE push to implement Shield Testing and vaccines via schools. "Vaccine gives you power" is one of her statements on the webinar. In January 2022, Missouri lawmakers refused to confirm her husband Don Kauerauf for MO State Health Director. Concerns surrounding Judy's involvement in IDPH vaccine and testing push was referenced as a concern. Joel Taub Glenbrook High School District 225 Board of Education member. Unfit to serve on the board after profanity-fueled assault on citizen during public comment. IL Senators for HB1169 The "Y" votes amended the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act thus limiting your healthcare freedoms. IL House Reps for HB1169 The "Y" votes amended the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act thus limiting your healthcare freedoms. James A. Petrungaro Attorney for Glenview 34. Also a parent in Glenview 34. Conflict of interest concerns. JCAR They waited months to halt the ISBE/IDPH emergency rules that were applied to schools unlawfully. The Gender Unicorn Posted in Glenbrook South Bathroom Used during Downers Grove H.S. classroom discussion with a LGBTQ speaker; parents NOT informed. Waubonsie H.S., classroom presentation; parents NOT informed. Janice Guider, DuPage Co. Health Dept. Board Janice Guider is on DuPage County Health Department board, DuPage NAACP, and runs “#Equity in Health Advisors”. FOIAs show a conflict of interest. Never Forget, Thread Follow the brilliant thread by @EWoodhouse7, Twitter. Never Forget these comments. St. Charles Public Library The staff repeatedly discriminated against unmasked patrons. They called the police on a peaceful group of Moms, made a 6 year old cry, and were ultimately told by the authorities that forced masking is "unenforceable". They opted to close the library down to the public in the aftermath. Note their use of the word "threats". Director Edith Craig and the Board of Trustees owe an apology to the patrons who experienced discrimination and to the public for closing the library. Carmen Ayala, State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala spent the last year coercing and threatening school administrators and districts to follow various mask/Covid policies. She abused her power and aimed to restrict the lawful authority delegated to local school boards and private school administrators,. She should issue an apology and resign immediately. IL State Board of Education They let Carmen Ayala exert unlawful authority over schools. They ignored the pleas of IL parents, administrators, and communities to act lawfully and with integrity. They owe an apology to the IL people. An independent review of their failures is warranted. SEL4IL: Molly Gosline & Patricia A. Martin On staff at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, they promote divisive and race-based curricula. SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change They use clever buzz words "Community action", "social change", "coalition building" to hide their clear agenda of sexual grooming and hyper-sexualization of minors. IL Caucus for Adolescent Health Take a look at their programming and funders. We see indoctrination/grooming efforts and questionable sponsors. Indivisible Illinois This radical progressive group is highly active in IL and works to demean citizens who don't support socialism while attempting to disrupt elections.

SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES AND SHARE THIS PAGE! We want our communities and area businesses to thrive. Woke cancel culture won't win. From meals to auto to leather, garden, farm, fences, and coffee, start with these businesses first. Also, please support the nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley charity. SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES AND SHARE THIS PAGE! We want our communities and area businesses to thrive. Woke cancel culture won't win. From meals to auto to leather, garden, farm, fences, and coffee, start with these businesses first. Also, please support the nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley charity . Click the logos on the image below to link to business site. Download the graphic to text/share on social media here . SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES In the wake of the now viral story where "Fox Valley Activists" promoted a blacklist titled "Fox Valley West Suburban businesses with terrible politics on observations of over activity by the business or owner", Awake IL is robustly rallying for your support. Share the list and this page so people can quick link to the businesses and offer their support, patronage, and business. CLICK HERE FOR BLOG POST RECAP with graphics and links.

COUNTDOWN TO THE CARAVAN TO SPRINGFIELD DATE Tuesday, August 16, 2022 TIME 2:00 pm Meet at Lincoln Statue 2:15 pm Caravan Walk-About from Lincoln Statue 3pm Remarks at Lincoln Statue 4:45pm Departure (The IL State Fair is hosting various events throughout the week! Several groups plan to check out the fun and make a full day or overnight trip) . LOCATION The LINCOLN STATUE ( reserved ) at the Springfield, Illinois Capitol - please read the visitor rules here . FREE REGISTRATION Submit the registration form to get the latest event updates/announcements. FYI American flags, group banners, and messaging posters are encouraged. All materials should be family-friendly and respectful. All items are to be held in hand; NO affixing to any structure or to capitol property . Bring water and check the weather for temp/conditions. Civil conduct only; no unlawful or disorderly conduct will be tolerated . Communities can meet up as a caravan at your closest on-ramp or set point to start the journey to Springfield. Take pics and video and post with #ILcaravan22 CURRENT MEET UP LOCATIONS Tuesday, August 16, 2022: Some vehicles will meet at set locations before continuing to Springfield. Please add your meet up location at this link and the list will update. • Wally's, 1 Holiday Road, Pontiac, IL 61764, 9:45am Cars Depart FREE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION SPONSOR THE CARAVAN READ THE PRESS RELEASE DOWNLOAD POSTERS TO PRINT FREE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Who is Invited? Any and all grassroots group, parental rights advocates, and pro-constitution citizens. Groups from outside IL are also welcome. After years of government overreach and an Illinois General Assembly that has let Governor Pritzker rule by tyranny, We the People, are a united force. Whether you are a small community group or a larger statewide effort, we will restore IL together. See Coalition Groups listed below. What is the goal? This event will symbolize that regular people are THE voice in Illinois. Many of us are feeling like political orphans in the wake of harmful pandemic policies, anti-child agendas, and woke ideologies led by democrats and barely fought by weak republicans. The time is now to ensure a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Our children cannot advocate for themselves, so we must take a stand for them. The General Election is November 8, 2022. Wherever you fall in the political spectrum, join us as Americans who have HOPE for Illinois and the future of our country. How will we convey the message? This event will be a RESPECTFUL and professional display of thought leaders and advocates. Anyone displaying contrary behavior will be asked to detach from the caravan. From testimony to inspirational calls to action, this will be an illustration of the HOPE we have the Land of Lincoln. All signage must be carried ; no affixing to any part of capitol grounds is allowed. Invitations will be send to select political candidates who have championed liberty, due process, and parental rights. What are the main issues? Parental Rights Sex Ed/Gender Ideology Education Freedom Safe Communities/Crime Government Overreach/Smaller Government Modernized Infrastructure Pro-America/Anti-Marxism Why the "Common Sense Caravan"? To solve the biggest problems plaguing Illinois merely takes COMMON SENSE. We invite state and local leadership to bring HOPE to Illinois by working alongside the coalition on reasonable solutions that will protect children, make for safer communities, promote parental rights, improve educational outcomes, reduce government bloat, and modernize our state infrastructure. FREE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Coalition Groups & Sponsors COALITION Anchor 2 FREE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION PRINTABLE GRAPHICS FOR POSTERS/SIGNS FREE ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

The Time is Now to Support Parental Rights POLITICIANS SIGN PLEDGE HERE Read The Pledge Adapted from the CA Policy Center pledge , this statement encourages policymakers at any level of government to commit to protecting parental rights in Illinois. In the wake of the RADICAL sex education standards implemented by Gov. Pritzker and IL democrats AND Rep. Stava-Murray's proposed house bill 4876 , the time is now to stand for parental rights. View the Pledges All seated or campaigning policymakers in Illinois are invited to pledge support of parental rights. If your current or campaigning policymaker is not yet listed as a supporter, please contact them and ask for a pledge . Read the Pledge Adapted from the CA Policy Institute, this pledge may be signed by any sitting or campaigning politician at any level of government. This document is not legally binding. DOWNLOAD PLEDGE READ SIGN THE PLEDGE SIGN * POLITICIANS ONLY* Sign the pledge b y uploading official signed statement of pledge or send email from elected office email or campaign email addr ess to info@awakeil.com stating your sup por t. We encourage candidates to take a photo of their signed pledge to share on social media. Listed signatures will hyperlink to the elected office/candidate site of all supporters. Name Phone Email Office of Government, District#, etc Upload Signed Pledge Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Candidate Website Choose pledge option Submit Pledge Thanks for pledging support! Pledges PLEDGES All seated and/or campaigning politicians in Illinois are invited to pledge support. This list serves as a snapshot for the Illinois constituency as to who publicly supports parental rights. Thanks to all who are committed to this very important effo rt. Please consider making an anonymous donation to support this advocacy. Names are listed as pledges are received.

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SB0818 SPONSORS HOUSE REP. VOTES SENATOR VOTES Senate Bill 0818 was sponsored by the following 41 Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly; Both Senate and House Anchor 1 House Rep Votes Senate Bill 0818 passed the House with 60 yea votes (all democrat) and 48 nay votes (45 republican and 3 democrat). Senate Bill 0818 passed the Senat e with 37 yea votes (all democrat) and 14 nay votes (all republican). Senate votes READ THE SEX ED BILL SIGNED BY GOV. PRITZKER KNOWN AS "SB0818" READ THE BROCHURE "WHAT IS COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED?" READ THE NATIONAL SEX ED STANDARDS - WRITTEN BY ACTIVISTS "What is Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE)?" ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE RESOURCE BACK TO SCHOOL FOR PARENTS FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RESOURCE NATIONAL SEX EDUCATION STANDARDS WRITTEN BY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Under Illinois law, parents can opt their children out of the following: • Comprehensive sex education • Family life class • HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases • Avoiding sexual abuse • Instruction regarding organ/tissue, blood donor, and transplantation programs • Animal dissection OPT OUT FORM - FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS