Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said that following backlash over Target's 2023 Pride collections and the absence of a section honoring those who died protecting America, the company adjusted its displays accordingly.
Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, announced that the group is prepared to file another federal complaint aimed at preventing the exploitation of children in Illinois.
Laura Hois, co-chair of Awake Illinois’ Downers Grove chapter and a former Republican candidate for the DuPage County Board, didn’t hesitate to express her support for President Donald Trump’s recent executive order defunding NPR and PBS, saying she wholeheartedly backs the decision.
Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, expressed her concern over a video depicting a student pleading with school officials for safety following an incident in a locker room.
Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said she believes the Homeschool Act (HB 2827) is a "radical anti-parent" bill that exploits children in Illinois schools.
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.