Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day 2008


ISRA is proud to sponsor Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day for 2008
Bus Information and Schedule
Jump to Buses: Marion Mt. Vernon Fairview Heights Quad Cities Moline Galesburg Peoria Quincy Barry Jacksonville Joliet Chatsworth Normal Mendota Rockford Effingham Vandalia Litchfield Aurora Dundee Chicago - North Chicago - South Champaign Decatur IGOLD Home Page	Message From Valinda Rowe: Mark that day on your calendar, schedule a vacation day, personal day, whatever you have to do to be in Springfield for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day!! With the Illinois General Assembly back in session the "assault weapons ban" and all other anti-gun owner bills from 2007 are back in play again in 2008. The Illinois State Police are setting their own rules on FOID card requirements bringing a whole new meaning to the words "subject to police power" in the Illinois State Constitution. Cook County is trying to expand Chicago style gun control to the whole county plus trying to shut down all firearm retailers and gun shows in Cook County - first Chicago, then all of Cook County, and then the state. The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence has hit the ground running for the 2008 session of the General Assembly pushing for more restrictions on Illinois gun owners instead of criminals with guns! Now is not the time to sit idly by and wring our hands. NOW is the time to show up at the Illinois State Capitol and let our voices be heard - the voices of Illinois Gun owners - loud clear voices that we have had enough infringements on our rights - we'll budge no further. In fact, not only do we stand our ground, we want back ground that's been lost. Illinois is one of only two states left that does not have a Right to Carry law and that is unacceptable to the law abiding citizens of Illinois. A fleet of charter buses will be arriving from all corners of the state - to reserve a seat on the bus and avoid all the hassles of driving and finding a parking place just select from one of the buses listed on the left. Don't miss this monumental movement in Illinois firearm history! Join together with firearm owners from all over the state at IGOLD and let your voice heard!

	Bus Schedule - Check back for updates - On-line signup available now for most buses.
Marion 7:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Marion Depart from Sam's Club parking lot (off IL Rt 13, 3/4 mile west of I-57, exit 54) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus captain - Dean Bafford
Mt. Vernon & St. Louis Metro 7:15 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Mt.Vernon - Depart from Super Walmart parking lot (off IL Rt 15, 1/2 mile west of I-57/64, exit 95) Get Map Fairview Heights, IL - Depart from St.Clair Square Mall - Red Bird Express Parking lot, just past the East doors of Dillards and the water tower (South of I-64 exit 12) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - TBD
Quad Cities & Peoria 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider *SOLD OUT* or call 815-635-3198	Moline Depart South park Mall 4500 16th St, Moline, Across from Long John Silvers. (West of I-74 at exit 4) Get Map Galesburg Sandburg Mall, far south end by Bergner's, 1150 W Carl Sandburg Dr Get Map (From I-74 take Hwy 34 West at exit #46, then south on HWY 150, then west on Carl Sandburg Dr.) Peoria pick up passengers Walmart 3315 North University Street, Peoria, IL Get Map (From I-74 take exit 90, go north on N.Gayle, east on W. Forest Hills, turn north on N. University St.) Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus captain - Lyman Twing
Quincy / Barry & Jacksonville 8:00 am 8:45 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Quincy East parking lot of K-Mart in Quincy which is at 3701 Broadway (Just west of I-172 off exit 14) Get Map Barry Travel Plaza passenger pickup I-72 exit #20 Just off I-72 Jacksonville Blackhawk Village Inn, I-72 exit #64 Get Map 1111 East Morton Road, park near the brick wall & closed restaurant Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus captain - TBD
Joliet & Chatsworth 6:30 am 8:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider New: More seats available. On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Joliet Depart Gander Mtn - Park at farthest edge near Outback 3301 Essington Rd. (Just east of I-55 at exit 257, US 30) Get Map Chatsworth ISRA office in Chatsworth for pickup. Park across the street. Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $10.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - Paul Rak Bus Captain - Sean Horton
Dundee & Aurora 6:00 am 7:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Dundee Depart from GAT Guns, 14N915 IL RT 25, Dundee, IL Get Map Aurora Depart Fox Valley Mall near Steak and Shake south end of mall (From I-88 take exit 123, south on Hwy 59, and west on E. New York St.) Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $10.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - Dave Smith
Champaign & Decatur 8:30 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm FREE per rider	Champaign - Depart Farm and Fleet parking lot 2701 N Cunningham Ave (North of I-74 at exit 184) Get Map Decatur - Stop at Sam's Club lot to pick up passengers Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $10.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted. Contact John Naese, Champaign County Rifle Assoc/GSL , email: johnnaese@insightbb.com (217) 684-2602 Bus captain - Gene Martin
Effingham Vandalia & Litchfield 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm FREE per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Effingham – Depart K-Mart parking lot – 1006 N. Keller at I-70 exit 160 Please park at edge of lot away from the building Get Map Vandalia - Depart Harmon’s IGA parking lot, 827 Veterans Ave. 62471 just southwest of I-70 exit 63 Please park at N/W corner between Subway and IGA. Employee parking area. Get Map Litchfield – Depart Tractor Supply (TSC), 20 Litchfield Plaza, Litchfield, IL Just east of I-55 exit 52 Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - TBD Bus provided by PK Firearms of Shelbyville, IL Donations accepted - Donations will go to the ISRA Legislative Fund
Rockford Mendota & Normal 6:30 am 7:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider On-line reservation or call 815-635-3198	Rockford - Depart CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave, park out by Petland Near Bell School Rd. Get Map Mendota - Buster's Truck Plaza, I-39, exit 72 Get Map Normal - Pick up at College Hills Mall, Park between Target And Von Maur Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Old Country buffet $8.50 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - TBD
Chicago - N. (Rosemont) 7:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 4:30-7:00 pm 7:00 pm $20 per rider CALL THE ISRA OFFICE at 815-635-3198	Chicago - Corrected info: Depart Rosemont rapid transit station, 5801 N River Road., Public, self-serve parking, $3/14 hr, $6/18 hr Get Map Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $10.00 per person (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money) Arrive Springfield Hilton for rally & legislative briefing Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives, respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session Reception State Library Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity) Bus Captain - TBD A few seats are still available.
Chicago - S. Cancelled call 815-635-3198
	Contributions from Springfield Armory, Rock River Arms, Armalite, and DSArms have made it possible to help defray travel cost for Illinois gun owners.