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Awake and Armed, Live from Illinois' Front Lines with Chief Tom Weitzel
Join Awake and Armed episode as host Shannon Adcock and Chief Tom Weitzel (Ret.) dive deep into ICE operations, Illinois law enforcement challenges, sanctuary policies, cooperation (or lack thereof), and how it all impacts public safety in our state. Tom was recently appointed Law Enforcement Fellow with Awake Illinois and will be a regular commentator on the Awake and Armed video podcast . "The Forbidden Op-Ed" by Chief Tom Weitzel is being published tomorrow January 16, 2

Awake IL
Jan 151 min read


Awake and Armed Self-Defense for Newcomers: Empowering Women with Ann Marie Suter
Join Awake and Armed episode with host Shannon Adcock and guest Ann Marie Suter , a certified NRA & USCCA firearms instructor, Illinois chapter facilitator for A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League , and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment through responsible self-defense. If you’re a woman (or know one) who’s curious about self-defense but feels overwhelmed, intimidated, or unsure where to start — this episode is for you. Ann Marie breaks it all down: from buildin

Awake IL
Jan 121 min read


New Year Premier of Awake and Armed
New Year’s Day Premier of Awake and Armed is published! Share via X , YouTube , and Facebook . How Woke Policies Are Destroying Illinois: Awake IL Founder Shannon Adcock & Retired Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel discuss crime, the SafeT Act, and what WE THE PEOPLE can do to protect ourselves and take our state back. Follow Tom's substack at https://substack.com/@chieftomweitzelret . Sponsorships/Advertising available for your brand/organization to leverage our 100 millio

Awake IL
Jan 11 min read


Awake Illinois in the Media
Newsmax TV had Awake Illinois President on the 1.6.22 Rob Schmitt show to discuss the Chicago Teacher Union and CPS closures: Moms For...

Awake IL Media
Jan 9, 20221 min read
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