BOCH: Illinois Legislative Update… IGOLD made a *huge* difference this year
Good Friday morning, gentleladies and gentlemen: A lot of folks have asked how things are going in Springfield for us in recent days. Obviously. Here's a quick (or not so quick) update! Governor Rauner's veto of the Gun Retailer Licensing bill stands! It was so very, very close, but the…
IL DEMOCRAT PLAN: Replace school resource cops with social workers
A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from an Illinois State Representative serving on a school safety committee seeking ways to keep our school children safer. He said there were eight Republicans and an equal number of Democrats and a few others serving. I provided him some…
With Pritzker’s Approval, Sam McCann joins Governor’s Race: HERE’S WHY…
Sam McCann has joined the race for Illinois Governor. He made the announcement last Thursday. In his coming out talking points to media, he said this as reported by the Chicago Tribune: “I’m the only person in this race who has consistently stood up to Rauner and (Democratic House Speaker…
A NICE EVENING FOR A DRIVE: Attend this meeting… Marengo City Council Considers Gun Store, Range Proposal
From our friends at ISRA (because we can't be everywhere at once!): ISRA ALERT: MARENGO RESIDENTS AND NEIGHBORS: MEET THE ANTI-GUNNERS AT THE MARENGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MONDAY APRIL 23 The City of Marengo will take a vote Monday April 23 to decide on a special use permit for…
BIG FAKE NEWS B.S.: Rahm Claims 55M Visitors to Murder City USA. If Only!
The Chicago Tribune gleefully printed the headline news today, April 23rd: "Chicago tourism numbers hit record high, topping 55 million in 2017". The Trib cited numbers provided by "city officials". And the dutiful mainstream media did exactly zero work verifying them. Just as the mainstream media shies away from writing…
BULLIES ARE COWARDS: GSL Executive Director’s Tires Punctured In Dead of Night
My Friday morning became more complicated when I noticed flat tires on the driver's side of my van. Seems one or more people targeted my vehicle and decided to puncture the tires with a sharp, round tool in the dead of night. Cowards. Given nobody else with cars outside…
I’LL BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR! Effingham County Becomes “Sanctuary County”… for GUNS!
Those of you who have seen the latest issue of GunNews have seen the story about Effingham County. Effingham, IL (The X Radio) - The Effingham County Board Monday passed a resolution opposing certain bills introduced in the Illinois General Assembly that the Board views as violating the US Constitution.…
Fighting Back: Guns Save Life’s NRA-backed suit challenging Deerfield gun ban filed
It took a little longer than expected, but it's filed. This morning, in Lake County, Illinois circuit court, Guns Save Life filed a legal challenge against the newly-amended Deerfield, Illinois gun ban. With the help of the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action, GSL seeks to have the local…
IGOLD Ride Sharers & Carpoolers wanted.
Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day is next Wednesday. It's our chance to go to Springfield. Each of us, in our own way, can help educate our elected officials and empower them to vote no on gun control. We can help them learn that the gun control plantation does not protect…
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Come to IGOLD in Springfield on Wednesday, April 25th
Lou's right. We need to remind folks on the website about IGOLD coming up in not even two weeks! From the Illinois State Rifle Association: IGOLD Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) was started back in the early ‘90’s to put a face on Illinois gun owners. Up until that…