https://archive.aweber.com/awlist4894361/A8uxp/t/ISRA_Thursday_Bulletin_.htm

..."It is with great regret that I must cancel IGOLD for Spring 2020.  All rallies and lobby days are canceled for the rest of the Spring Legislative Session.  Only constitutional officers, legislators, staff, and employees will be able to enter the Capitol Complex on a regular basis.  Even lobbyists and witnesses in hearings will have limited access.  This does not mean the ISRA will stop working for you.  Once we get a clear idea of what is happening, we will contact you regarding what you can do.  Of course, you can still contact your legislators by phone, fax, email or in their district offices.  I expect the legislature to meet this summer.  We will plan for another IGOLD this fall if everything settles down by then."...

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https://archive.aweber.com/awlist4894361/MDeD_/h/ISRA_ALERT_March_11_2020.htm

ISRA ALERT

We have received word from the Secretary of State’s office that all events at the Illinois State Capitol have been cancelled due to the coronavirus threat. This includes Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  We have tentatively rescheduled the IGOLD event for Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  We regret any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.  We will keep you updated.
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IGOLD info

https://www.isra.org/Events/AnnualEvents/iGOLD.aspx

I expect there to be more IGOLD info over the next few weeks, but I read the plan for this year is the ISRA is asking gun and hunting clubs to sponsor busses and the ISRA will pay for the parking.

Currently, the Tri County Gun Club is trying to fill a bus for IGold 2020. Here is the link with the description: http://www.tcgc.net/igold-march/

..."If you're anywhere near Chicago Union Station, Joliet, or Bloomington-Normal, Amtrak is easy, cheap, and perfect on timing.

If you're near St. Louis, Alton, or Carlinville, it can work, too.

The adult round-trip from Joliet, say, is $28.  There is a cafe car for coffee and snacks"....

I've taken amtrak from the Joliet station.  Very easy, fast and comfortable.  My two older boys have made the trek with me the past couple of years.

I told their schools I was taking the boys to springfield so they could learn more about the lobbying process

https://piasaarmory.wildapricot.org/event-3734756?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4%2F3%2F2020

...Join us on April 1st as we join IL State Rifle Association annual Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield. Now more than ever it is important to be heard, to be seen and stand up for our rights as Illinois Firearm owners.

The 56 passenger touring bus will depart from Piasa for Springfield at 8am and return at approximately 6:30pm. It is $20 per seat.

This bus is handicap accessible....

Read that there's potentially an ISRA-sponsored bus for IGOLD departing from GAT Guns, East Dundee, but they did not have solid details.  More as available.

EDIT: No buses from GAT

Sent the info to the fellas. Hoping I can bring a few with me

Great!  The more the better and earlier notice gives people a better chance to coordinate being a weekday.  Also I don't think a lot of people look much in the HTF.

More bus info:

St Charles Sportsmens Club – [email protected]

Chillicothe Sportsmens Club - Call Deb Park 309.369.6238

The Bullet Trap  -  Call Stacey Hagan   217.764.5678

..."5 Star Firearms is sponsoring a bus in support of the annual Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) to go to the Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD).

We are expecting a great response to this announcement, so we ask for both your participation and patience.

Your IGOLD bus seats can be reserved by emailing Mark at [email protected] to make your reservation. Each seat is just $40.  6am departure, 4pm return departure."...

http://www.5starfirearms.com/Default.asp  in Zion

..."Our grassroots group doesn't have a website.  We now have some financial support so at this point we only need about a dozen more to make the reservation.  But once reserved, the bus will hold 56.  Call Jeff Meyers 618-244-0295 or Cliff Lindemann 618-316-9714"...

..."GAT is not sponsoring or hosting an IGOLD bus this year."...

If anyone is coming from southern Illinois and needs a ride, or just wants to carpool send me an IM.

There are no buses from the Quad Cities or Galesburg?  Surely I'm not the only 2A person in the area.  As it is, it looks like my best bet is to drive an hour and a half to Chillicothe, if I can even get a spot on their bus at this point.

Hoping that people from the Illinois gun law thread in GD come in here and start to post up....

Unless there is some cash for him in it, Greg will not be interested, he is one cheap MFer.

I would be interested in carpooling with someone from the Palatine/Schaumburg/Barrington area. The bus doesn't sound like much fun.

I do not like buses, but, there is a much better chance to network with folks sitting in a bus for a few hours.... ;)

I'm hoping we can get a really good turnout from the west/sw burbs....

https://www.isra.org/Events/AnnualEvents/iGOLD.aspx

There are IGOLD Busses available!!  To make a reservation use the contacts listed below!

Tri County Gun Club

http://www.tcgc.net/igold-march/

St Charles Sportsmens Club – [email protected]

Chillicothe Sportsmens Club - Call Deb Park 309.369.6238

The Bullet Trap - Call Stacey Hagan 217.764.5678

Randolph & Monroe Counties ONLY - Call Rick Hall 618.317.1176

5 Star Firearms - Mark Wiessner - [email protected]

Friends of Cliff Lindemann (Mt Vernon) - Call Cliff Lindemann 618.316.9714 or Jeff Meyers 618.244.0295  [email protected]

In an effort to increase awareness, I posted an IGOLD thread in GD as I know many do not visit the HTF

https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/-IGOLD-Illinois-Gun-Owner-Lobby-Day-Wed-4-1-20-/5-2302979/?page=1

https://archive.aweber.com/awlist4894361/MDeD_/h/ISRA_ALERT_March_11_2020.htm

ISRA ALERT

We have received word from the Secretary of State’s office that all events at the Illinois State Capitol have been cancelled due to the coronavirus threat. This includes Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  We have tentatively rescheduled the IGOLD event for Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  We regret any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.  We will keep you updated.
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IGOLD Spring 2020 is canceled.

https://archive.aweber.com/awlist4894361/A8uxp/t/ISRA_Thursday_Bulletin_.htm

..."It is with great regret that I must cancel IGOLD for Spring 2020.  All rallies and lobby days are canceled for the rest of the Spring Legislative Session.  Only constitutional officers, legislators, staff, and employees will be able to enter the Capitol Complex on a regular basis.  Even lobbyists and witnesses in hearings will have limited access.  This does not mean the ISRA will stop working for you.  Once we get a clear idea of what is happening, we will contact you regarding what you can do.  Of course, you can still contact your legislators by phone, fax, email or in their district offices.  I expect the legislature to meet this summer.  We will plan for another IGOLD this fall if everything settles down by then."...