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 building unshakeable...

Awake Illinois today announced the appointment of Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) , former Chief of Police for the Village of Riverside, Illinois, as Fellow of Law Enforcement . With 37 years of law enforcement experience—including 13 years as Chief—Tom Weitzel brings deep expertise in constitutional policing, leadership, officer safety, and evidence-based reform. A respected national voice and survivor of a line-of-duty ambush, he will strengthen Awake Illinois’ work on public safety and...

As students head back to school from winter break, parents MUST be aware of the " Illinois Youth Survey " that asks VERY personal and VERY invasive questions of minor children such as their experience with alcohol and drugs--including sniffing glue. Also invasive questions about household dynamic, family dinners, and mental health. This survey is often given to grades 8, 10, and 12 depending the school. Some districts are surveying students the first week back to school from winter break....