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The Gracey Family is hoping to get Jimmy’s death certificate signed but they’re being told it might not happen this weekend and that want to bring him home for services. It needs to happen at the federal level of Spain through the Ministry of Justice. Help needed!! @USembassyMadrid @StateDept @POTUS

NEVER FORGET that six years ago today, on March 20, 2020, @GovPritzker issued his first tyrannical statewide executive order closing "non-essential businesses," ordering the cessation of all activities, requiring all Illinois residents to stay at home, and closing our schools. Pritzker's tyrannical rule by executive order destroyed Illinois small businesses, set back our children's education by two years, and continued for three years. We owe @Awake_IL and these moms—who were on the receiving end of the slings and arrows—the praise and gratitude they earned for standing up against the tyrannical King of Illinois. 🫡

@Mingus162_B @ILGOP @VernonGOP We actually do and they fundraise and they fundraise and they fundraise and they fundraise. How dare you.

@Awake_IL @ILGOP @VernonGOP What GOP? We have no Republican Party in Illinois.

“We have some serious dysfunction in the @ILGOP. You cannot expect people to suddenly become ‘Republican’. The Republican Party is really going to have to earn the constituency-unite against Pritzker and wokism. It’ll come down to ground game.” -Mel Gurel @VernonGOP & @Shannon_A_IL

Full convo on IL Republican primary results, party outlook, and calls of action for Nov. 3rd general election starts at the 52 minute mark: awakeil.com/post/fighting-…

Remember when 700 of us parents in Illinois sued you civilly? And the judge granted the injunction saying “this is the type of evil the law was intended to constrain”? Me too. Project 2021, bitch. Never forget.

Mental Health Screenings in Illinois Schools-What Parents Need To Know x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Illinois, With the primaries behind us, here’s some real motivation and proof that anyone can build a ground game. I started with listening to @DanSchultz2 of Precinct Strategy as to why we're losing our nation, and how easy it is to fix. From there, I took classes hosted by @IllinoisFreedo1 for the more local issues. That quickly led me to @Awake_IL and several other sharp organizations. Best of all, all of this information is completely free to learn, and you can soak it all up right from your phone or laptop. Once you’ve got that foundation (or even before), start attending your local township / county meetings. Watch how things actually run (or don’t) and look for the gaps where you can step in and help. Since attending my first meeting, I’ve become an appointed Precinct Committeeman (that helps nearby as my precinct has someone working it). I’ve been out knocking doors, getting petitions signed, hanging literature, and planting signs. I’m also working on putting together charitable events that help bring in the community. That’s the beauty of this republic; you don’t need a fancy title to start making an impact. You are the only credential required. Today I got the stamps I ordered so I can mail info packets to high-propensity voters showing them easy ways to get involved (even if they can’t commit to being a PC or more). None of this is “look at me” but I’m a husband, father, church volunteer, and PTA treasurer who started showing up. If I can do it, so can you. I know not everyone can do a lot, but if every one of us does a little, in a smart, coordinated way, we take this state back in a single election cycle. Ten years from now Illinois goes from national punchline to beacon. Don’t know where to start? Join the Illinois Republicans community right here on X. Grassroots fighters and organizations are ready to plug you in. You are far more powerful than the machine wants you to believe. Let’s get to work. 🎇🇺🇸🎆 You retain the republic you're willing to sacrifice for. ⏰Get up (stop just sharing posts). 🗳️Get involved (volunteer, knock doors, donate, become a precinct committeeman, election judge, run for boards, higher office, etc.). ⚔️Fight to #MakeIllinoisGreatAgain! God bless. #Illinois #Vote #GOP

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🚨 URGENT: MISSING PERSON ALERT James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, University of Alabama student from Elmhurst IL, is MISSING in Barcelona, Spain. Last seen: March 17, 2026 at 3AM leaving Shôko nightclub (Platja de la Barceloneta area). Wearing: White T-shirt, dark pants, gold chain with rhinestone cross. 6'1", 175 lbs, curly dark hair. His phone was located but he never returned to his Airbnb. ➡️Call with any information: 1-224-505-3886 We are in contact with the family and will provide updates to this post. SHARE

We’re heartbroken. Our condolences to the Gracey family and Jimmy’s friends.

Weitzel, "A student from Yorktown Heights, New York, who attended Loyola University in Chicago, was shot and killed while sitting at Loyola Beach. Parents, do not send your children to college in Chicago." @CWBChicago @Awake_IL @John_Kass @MorningAnswer cwbchicago.com/2026/03/first-…

Illinois deserves better than this.

Please keep the search for Jimmy Gracey going. Thankfully more media attention is shedding light. The family is desperate and in Barcelona looking for him now. @USembassyMadrid

@ChickensInBack @GovPritzker It’s by municipality.

@Awake_IL @GovPritzker Being unformed is there a reason it was not on everybody’s ballot in Illinois? I’m all for school choice. In fact I sent my daughter to private school already, would love to be able to choose my tax dollars go

Illinois wants education freedom. DUH Listening, @GovPritzker?

@abc3340 Help find Jimmy Gracey!

Beth O’Reilly, the aunt of missing University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey speaks on his disappearance in Barcelona during a spring break trip -- MORE ➡️ bit.ly/4sLVXYN

@ChiefWeitzel @Shannon_A_IL @VernonGOP Thanks to Mel Gurel with @VernonGOP on how local volunteerism DOES work. Watch in full for all the great run down on primary election results and the importance of ACTION over apathy as head to the Nov. 3, 2026 election day.

2026 Public Safety Legislative Report & Primary Election Results Briefing with @ChiefWeitzel, @Shannon_A_IL, and Mel Gurel with @VernonGOP x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@ChiefWeitzel @Shannon_A_IL @VernonGOP It's clear that the SafeT and Clean Slate Act need amending in favor of public safety. Illinois deserves better. @ChiefWeitzel and our organization will continue lobbying for @GovPritzker and IL policy makers to enact reforms.

@ChiefWeitzel @Shannon_A_IL @VernonGOP You can view @ChiefWeitzel's March 2026 Public Safety Legislative Report here: canva.com/design/DAHDpst…

Get @ChiefWeitzel's 2026 Public Safety Legislative Report at the blog: awakeil.com/post/fighting-…