Awake Illinois announced on X that Facebook removed a post featuring a snapshot from the book “Gender Queer,” citing violations of child exploitation policies, and temporarily restricted the group’s account.
Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, addressed the issue of student proficiency among Hispanic learners in West Chicago, pledging to prioritize basic skills across the state.
Zoe Leigh, founder of Chicago Flips Red, has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, stating that his allies acknowledge political fallout and prioritize ideology over accountability, which she says harms schools and families.
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns over the number of young Black men in Chicago who are out of school and unemployed.
Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said on X that students are leaving Illinois for out-of-state colleges amid declining enrollment, attributing the trend to Governor JB Pritzker’s mandates and lockdowns.