Awake Illinois event canceled at Des Plaines Theatre amid opposition from LGBTQ+ advocates
An upcoming event that LGBTQ+ groups planned to protest at the Des Plaines Theatre was canceled Thursday after the venue operator said he was subje...
An upcoming event that LGBTQ+ groups planned to protest at the Des Plaines Theatre was canceled Thursday after the venue operator said he was subject to attacks and threats online. The Feb. 8 speakers panel was to be hosted by Awake Illinois, a group that opposes gender identity and sexual orientation instruction in schools, and which has criticized all ages suburban drag shows as 'perverted.' Load Error Numerous people criticized the event at Tuesday's meeting of the Des Plaines City Council, with some calling Awake Illinois a 'hate group.