A theater in Des Plaines, Illinois canceled a conservative group's event after saying it has received a bombardment of threats. The Des Plaines Theater pulled the plug on a panel discussion on reforming sex education, scheduled for early February by conservative activist group Awake Illinois. ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIAN PROMOTES CONTROVERSIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL 'GENDER QUEER' ON TIKTOK "Awake Illinois learned the Des Plaines Theater opted to halt the contract of the 'Coalition For Kids' event originally scheduled for February 8, 2023," Awake Illinois said in a press statement.