Reported Incidents
For Illinois
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
Academy hosts identity celebrations
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
The institution announced plans to host separate graduation celebrations for its Black and Latine student populations. These events are designed to honor the achievements and contributions of these specific identity groups. They are scheduled to occur in May 2026.
Students Segregated By Race
Alleged incident in Oswego Community Unit School District 308 · Illinois
A middle school reportedly held assemblies where students were separated based on their race. This practice was revealed through public records requests.
District Divides Students By Race
Alleged incident in Oswego Community Unit School District 308 · Illinois
A school district reportedly separated middle school students by their racial backgrounds during equity training sessions. This was allegedly done without informing parents. The practice raised concerns about segregation within the educational environment.
Mandatory DEI Training Consequences
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A university law school mandated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for all students, initially presenting it as a professionalism seminar. Students faced a letter of reprimand on their permanent record, potentially affecting their future legal careers, if they did not attend. The institution stated that faculty voted to make these sessions a mandatory part of legal education.
CPS Issues LGBTQ+ Pride Guidance
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
The Chicago Public Schools district released guidance encouraging schools to display LGBTQ+ supportive materials and host Pride Weeks. This guidance also promotes the establishment of Gender and Sexuality Alliance clubs in every school and includes transgender guidelines.
District 308 Equity Training Concerns
Alleged incident in Oswego Community Unit School District 308 · Illinois
Oswego District 308 implemented an extensive equity roadmap, including DEI trainings for students and staff, some involving racial segregation. The initiative promotes concepts like anti-racism and critical consciousness. Staff members involved in the program also made controversial political social media posts without significant repercussions, raising concerns about the district's educational content and staff conduct.
District promotes gender therapy clinic
Alleged incident at Grant Community High School · Grant Chsd 124 School District · Illinois
The school district's website lists a health center as an LGBTQ+ resource. This center provides hormone therapy for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The district openly promotes this resource to its students.
District hides LGBTQ+ student events
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A school district held events for students focused on LGBTQ+ issues, which were uncovered through a public records request. Concerns arose regarding transparency, as permission slips for these events were vague or absent. The district stated that events were not widely publicized due to safety concerns for participating students.
District Gender Plan Concerns Parents
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A school district's gender support plan includes provisions that appear to allow for a student's gender identity to be kept private from their parents. The plan asks about parental awareness and how to proceed if parents are not informed or supportive. This raises concerns about transparency and parental involvement in student gender identity matters.
CPS Excuses Absences for Federal
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
Chicago Public Schools has issued a directive allowing students unlimited excused absences if families cite fear of federal agents as a health and safety concern. The policy also prevents the district from cooperating with federal agencies or sharing student records. This guidance advises schools not to document the specific reason for these absences.
Civil rights complaint filed
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
An Illinois school district is facing a civil rights complaint. The complaint alleges discrimination against students who are not Black, Biracial, or African American.
Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Greenlit
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against an institution for allegedly offering an affinity group exclusively for certain racial groups. This complaint follows a judge's decision to allow a similar racial discrimination lawsuit to proceed against a state pre-college program.
Illinois hiring investigation demanded
Alleged incident in Community Unit School District 300 · Illinois
A parents' organization requested a federal investigation into a school district's hiring practices. The group alleges that the district is engaging in race-based hiring.
Mayor Compares Critics To Slaveowners
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
The mayor of a major city made a controversial comparison between critics of his financial decisions regarding the teachers' union and historical slaveowners. This statement sparked public debate.
Chicago School Board Resigns
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
The Chicago Public Schools board resigned in protest over the mayor's plan to take out a large loan to fund union demands. This decision was made amidst significant budget deficits and concerns about the district's financial future. The incident highlights a major governance crisis within the school system.
Employee Palestine Training
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A Chicago school district employee registered for training sessions concerning 'justice in Palestine.' This event was revealed through emails obtained by a parent advocacy group. The training's content raises questions about ideological influence within the district.
Board President's Race Talk
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
An Illinois school board president presented at a 'White Privilege Conference.' The presentation reportedly accused parents of hindering racial progress. This event reflects ideological discussions within the school leadership.
Sex Ed Teaches Gender Identity
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A school district's sex education curriculum for elementary students includes lessons on gender identity and puberty blockers. This content has raised concerns among some parents and community members regarding age appropriateness.
CPS Teaches 'Queer Theory'
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A report indicates that the district's health education curriculum promotes "hardcore queer theory." This information comes from a parental rights organization.
CPS Teaches Gender Identity Early
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
Chicago Public Schools' health curriculum introduces gender identity concepts to students starting in pre-kindergarten. The curriculum includes teaching about private body parts, defining gender identity for first graders, and discussing puberty blockers with fifth graders. This comprehensive program covers sex assigned at birth and gender expression across elementary grades.