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Awake IL 1st Anniversary
It is hard to believe that Awake Illinois is coming up on a year of advocacy efforts. To celebrate, we are hosting a fun evening of life,...

Awake IL
May 9, 20221 min read


Meet Regan Deering-Mama Bear for US Congress District 13
A Mama Bear on the ballot, mother of 3 Regan Deering discusses her background, call to run for office, and the top issues affecting the...

Awake IL
May 5, 20221 min read


What is the cost of Free Speech?
It's costing a lot these days in the form of time, harassment, and general cruelty. To advocate with conviction and transparency is not...

Awake IL
May 4, 20222 min read


Indivisible Illinois @ WATCHDOG LIST
They have been hosting anti-parent rhetoric since the Fall on their various youtube/zoom webinars titled "Confronting Disinformation at...

Awake Watchdog
May 2, 20222 min read


Awake Events Page
The new page will post links to upcoming events. Tickets are on sale now for the Elevate and Inspire event co-sponsored by Awake...

Awake IL
May 1, 20221 min read


Coalition Letter | Title IX Concerns
Awake Illinois joined Parents Defending Education and 26 organizations in a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding...

Awake IL Media
Apr 26, 20221 min read


PRESS RELEASE: Parents Bill of Rights
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT INFORMATION: Awake Illinois media@awakeil.com www.awakeil.com RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022 AWAKE ILLINOIS LAUNCHES...

Awake IL Media
Apr 25, 20222 min read


*TONIGHT* Special Announcement
Parental Rights in IL Education? *Tonight* at 8pm CST: Join Awake IL on FB live to hear a special announcement with State Sen. Darren...

Awake IL Media
Apr 24, 20221 min read


Are IL Schools Making the Grade?
Take a look at the data* published by the IL State Board of Education: Access the data at https://cerberus.isbe.net in the file named...

Awake IL
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Coalition Letter to US Senate Committees
BREAKING: Awake IL joined a coalition letter to the US Senate Committees published today. Press Release below. PRESS RELEASE: Coalition...

Awake IL
Apr 21, 20227 min read


Civic/Voter Empowerment
Check out the new Civic page! Don't just watch the process; BE the process. Voting is one of the most important rights afforded American...

Awake IL
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Warrior Keith Pekau, Orland Park Mayor
During the pandemic, Orland Park Mayor Kieth Pekau won community support for not enforcing any mask or vaccine mandate from Gov. JB...

Awake Warriors
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Student Warrior
Don't underestimate your voice -- keep elevating and awakening your communities! One IL high schooler named Addison George used her voice...

Awake Warriors
Apr 11, 20221 min read


DeVore and CPS Teachers win TRO
Congrats to attorney Thomas DeVore and the plaintiff educators who fought for due process under the law--today they were granted a TRO....

Awake IL
Apr 8, 20221 min read


The Perversion of K-12 Education
Op-Ed by Awake IL President, Shannon Adcock | shannon@awakeil.com April 8, 2022 One year ago this week, my counterpart Raj and I lost...

Shannon Adcock
Apr 8, 20225 min read


Announcing Awake Southside Chicago!
We are excited to announce the newest chapter: Awake Southside Chicago. *Correction* This chapter will include all areas of the Southside...

Awake IL
Apr 4, 20221 min read


SIECUS, Watchdog List
People ask "Is this group a joke? This can't be legit." It is very real and it's actively mobilized across the United States. SIECUS...

Awake Watchdog
Apr 3, 20221 min read


Mrs. Latasha Fields, Warrior
Last week, Awake IL President Shannon Adcock and Director of Equality and Civil Rights in Education John Blakey presented Mrs. Latasha...

Awake Warriors
Apr 2, 20221 min read


SEL4IL on Watchdog List
SEL4US attended this forum that is funded by the Gates Foundation. Additionally, Panorama Ed is a gold supporter of SEL4US. Molly Gosline...

Awake Watchdog
Mar 31, 20221 min read


Warrior and Watchdog Lists
James 3:13-16 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from...

Awake IL
Mar 29, 20223 min read


Grievance Form
Thanks to West Central chair Marissa for sharing this general form that may be used when filing a grievance against a school district....

Awake IL
Mar 25, 20221 min read


3.23.22 Hump Day Update
Awake To Civic Duty! Awake IL supports Sen. Bryant's Senate Bill SB4180 which proposes the State Board of Ed members be elected versus...

Awake IL
Mar 23, 20221 min read


Awake IL Philanthropy
As Awake Illinois grows, we are excited to host more social and philanthropic events in communities statewide. Our first was held last...

Awake IL
Mar 19, 20221 min read


IL Youth Survey
In the coming weeks, schools are administering the IL Youth Survey to 8th-12th graders. Here is a sample report from previous surveys....

Awake IL
Mar 17, 20221 min read
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