Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, has expressed concerns over House Bill 2827, which she described as an "attack on homeschool."
Indian Prairie School District 204 recently notified parents that Steve Sabovik, a male staff member, would now be addressed as "Ms. Madison Sabovik," using female pronouns. Parent advocacy groups like Awake Illinois are urging families to resist “gender indoctrination” and offer resources to help parents opt out or seek alternative schooling options for their children.
Following tensions surrounding a canceled drag queen event, conservative group Awake Illinois said Democratic Rep. Sean Casten is fostering a culture of cancellation. Their pointed critique highlights a clash of ideologies, with Awake Illinois asserting that Casten's past actions have contributed to the very environment of hostility he now denounces.
Critics are lining up against a bill detailing specifications of public bathrooms and opening all public restrooms to people of all genders.
Following the cancellation of a Coalition for Kids event featuring a group of parents activists and conservative speakers, the wide gap between the sides of the debate is on display on social media.
Awake Illinois is calling out state lawmakers for introducing a controversial mandatory sexual education bill without input from critics.
Parents rights advocacy group Awake Illinois is warning of opponents who are seeking to shutter the organization’s events by threatening protest.
Shannon Adcock, founder and president of parents rights group Awake Illinois, is disappointed the Hilton Oak Brook capitulated to phoned in threats of a planned protest against of an event sponsored by the organization.
Awake Illinois Founder Shannon Adcock is highlighting recent reporting on poor academic achievement levels by this generation of elementary school students.
The Downers Grove Library is under fire after it scheduled a drag queen to perform for kids and hold a Drag Queen Bingo.
Awake Illinois has issued a call of action and started an email campaign in its drive against a child-friendly drag show scheduled at Downers Grove Public Library.
Awake Illinois is asking event guests to sign up for free for its Saturday, June 18 dinner.
Awake Illinois is hosting an event at Hotel Arista in Naperville on Saturday, June 18 to celebrate the first anniversary of its advocacy.
Indian Prairie School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Adrian B. Talley is accused of not doing enough to protect kids after a video of an assault of a seventh-grader was filmed at the school.
Indian Prairie School District 204 board member Justin Karubas is leading a free session on designating a healthcare power of attorney.