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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.

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.

BACK TO ABOUT Helen Levinson Mother of 2 Vice President Awake IL Chair, Moms for Liberty Cook County 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 Chapter Chair 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.

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We are Awake Illinois This grassroots organization was launched by everyday parents and citizens in May 2021. During 2020, many of us "awakened " to the issues affecting our communities, our children, and our liberties. Awake Illinois chartered the first chapter in Naperville, Illinois, and is now expanding throughout all 4 corners of the state with 30+ county-based chapters . Thanks to the volunteerism of our chapter chairs and members, our advocacy is waking up Illinoisans each day while empowering citizens to elevate their voices on topics of education , equality , legislation , civic involvement, and social welfare causes. Awake IL also embraces numerous philanthropic opportunities to advance our communities. Join the movement here . Please consider a non-tax-deductible donation to support our statewide efforts. Our affiliated philanthropic 501c3 launched in Spring 2023 called "Awake Americans" . Learn more about our Board of Directors here. FISCALLY LEAN Awake IL operates on an extremely lean budget with many expenses covered personally by Awake IL leadership and/or volunteers. The annual $50 membership fee alongside small donors support our social welfare advocacy, civic empowerment, and affiliated administrative expenses. Your generosity is appreciated to ensure more communities are awakened and empowered to advocate for progress in Illinois. Contact us with 990 inquires. Leadership Awake IL Board of Directors The Executive Board consists of President, Vice President, and Director. Each volunteer operates as an unpaid advocate to advance a variety of social welfare issues. The views expressed by the organization are independent of board/liaison employers, companies, or affiliates. Shannon Adcock Mail Founder & President, Awake Illinois Helen Levinson Mail Vice President, Awake Illinois Board Steve Lucie Mail Director, Awake Illinois Board Awake IL Inaugural Year May 2021 - February 2022 Advocate • Awaken • Advance Click the red icons and photos to review the Awake Illinois advocacy that launched in May 2021. Your support of our advocacy with a non-tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated. Awake IL donor lists are private and not disclosed publicly per 501c4 designation. Up Up Up Up Up AWAKE IL LAUNCH VIDEO Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

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