Coiled Posted March 1, 2018 at 03:33 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 03:33 PM I just got off the phone with the Governors office and tell them you oppose the bills recently passed in House and Senate. Ask him to veto the bills. Lady I talked to was polite said he has no stance on them currently as the policy board is looking into them. Number is 217-782-0244 For the Springfield officeNumber is 312-814-2121 For the Chicago Office Lady said she got there at 830 AM and phones have been ringing off the hook about the bills. It's probably not going to do anything but heck worth a shot. ADMIN These numbers are the numbers for Public servant for the Governors Office. I am in process of possibly rooting my family up and moving out of this state if these do past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherryriver Posted March 1, 2018 at 03:48 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 03:48 PM I also called. It was easy to tell the line was in heavy use.For people just starting to call elected officials, no need to editorialize- they've heard it and they want to get back to work. Just request the Governor veto the anti-gun bills, numbers are usually not needed during a time like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhouse5 Posted March 1, 2018 at 04:53 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 04:53 PM I just called and politely told the staff member that if the Governor signs any anti 2nd amendment legislation I will vote for Ives. And this subject should be moved to "Illinois Politics" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capotwosix Posted March 1, 2018 at 05:34 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 05:34 PM Called both officers and sent a lengthy email last night. Veto, or voting for Ives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhouse5 Posted March 1, 2018 at 05:39 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 05:39 PM Please request this be moved to Illinois Politics. It's a good subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybgood Posted March 1, 2018 at 06:02 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 06:02 PM Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiled Posted March 1, 2018 at 06:48 PM Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 06:48 PM Yes I just asked it be moved my fault I thought I was in Illinois politics my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jeff Posted March 1, 2018 at 09:42 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 09:42 PM Calls made, email sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDad Posted March 1, 2018 at 10:18 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 10:18 PM I tried the number in the ISRA alert and it keeps coming up busy. Left a message on the Springfied office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiled Posted March 1, 2018 at 10:38 PM Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 10:38 PM I tried the number in the ISRA alert and it keeps coming up busy. Left a message on the Springfied office. These numbers are off the Actual website I am going down to Kentucky this month while I am down there. I am looking at houses and jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhead Posted March 1, 2018 at 11:56 PM Share Posted March 1, 2018 at 11:56 PM I made my call to him too. If nothing else, it made me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerhuntre Posted March 2, 2018 at 06:14 AM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 06:14 AM I had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night because I was so p***** off. I informed my wife if these measure pass, we are moving out of Illinois and its not negotiable. We'll also enjoy a big income increase due to the lower property taxes and lower or no state income tax once we leave. I am so seething mad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Porkchop Posted March 2, 2018 at 06:31 AM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 06:31 AM I had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night because I was so p***** off. I informed my wife if these measure pass, we are moving out of Illinois and its not negotiable. We'll also enjoy a big income increase due to the lower property taxes and lower or no state income tax once we leave. I am so seething mad.....I had the same talk with my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111G2 Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:24 PM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:24 PM I called the Springfield and Chicago office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingBirdDog Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:31 PM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:31 PM I had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night because I was so p***** off. I informed my wife if these measure pass, we are moving out of Illinois and its not negotiable. We'll also enjoy a big income increase due to the lower property taxes and lower or no state income tax once we leave. I am so seething mad.....I had the same talk with my wife. Me too. Uh, with my wife, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aamport19 Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:34 PM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 09:34 PM Called left voicemail and encouraged 12 like minded friends to do the same. IL politicians cannot help themselves from making this state any less appealing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trh53 Posted March 2, 2018 at 10:31 PM Share Posted March 2, 2018 at 10:31 PM Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharz96 Posted March 3, 2018 at 03:35 AM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 03:35 AM I had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night because I was so p***** off. I informed my wife if these measure pass, we are moving out of Illinois and its not negotiable. We'll also enjoy a big income increase due to the lower property taxes and lower or no state income tax once we leave. I am so seething mad.....I had the same talk with my wife. That was the scene in our home, too. We couldn't sleep either, and our plan to exit Illinois by May 2019 was updated to "ASAP". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111G2 Posted March 3, 2018 at 12:55 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 12:55 PM My wife and I are planning on moving out of Illinois as early as August. That hasn't stopped me from contacting Illinois law makers and voicing my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connsolo Posted March 3, 2018 at 06:32 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 06:32 PM Wow it looks like fight or flight in this thread. Lots of people choosing flight. Tell you what, instead of bitching to the echo chamber do those of us who are staying to fight a favor and make a call or email one last time on your way out! We appreciate it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Porkchop Posted March 3, 2018 at 06:46 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 06:46 PM I've been making phone calls every time I see it posted here to do so. But I also see the writing on the wall.If we defeat 1469, they will come back again and again and again. Just like they have with dealer licensing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted March 3, 2018 at 07:15 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 07:15 PM ....and what happens should they pass a NATIONWIDE ban? Where are you folks moving to then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capotwosix Posted March 3, 2018 at 08:16 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 08:16 PM ....and what happens should they pass a NATIONWIDE ban? Where are you folks moving to then?1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbrownrifle Posted March 3, 2018 at 09:40 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 09:40 PM I had a lot of trouble falling asleep last night because I was so p***** off. I informed my wife if these measure pass, we are moving out of Illinois and its not negotiable. We'll also enjoy a big income increase due to the lower property taxes and lower or no state income tax once we leave. I am so seething mad.....I had the same talk with my wife. That was the scene in our home, too. We couldn't sleep either, and our plan to exit Illinois by May 2019 was updated to "ASAP". That is being discussed in mine as well. The big stumbling block is finding a good school district close to the border (still need access to the grandparents) and close to a major highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbrownrifle Posted March 3, 2018 at 09:45 PM Share Posted March 3, 2018 at 09:45 PM ....and what happens should they pass a NATIONWIDE ban? Where are you folks moving to then? ....and what happens should they pass a NATIONWIDE ban? Where are you folks moving to then?1776 Exactly. I would really like to get a better read on illinois. It's a fiscal disaster but was always short of CA and NY and NJ on the crazy progressive BS. Is this just a case of they outmaneuvered and out gunned us this time or have enough conservative producers left the state that its going ideological now. Frankly I always figured CA style progressive ideology was too wasteful and took too much $$$ away from the corruption, graft and grift in the state for madigan etc to want to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnybgood Posted March 4, 2018 at 03:44 AM Share Posted March 4, 2018 at 03:44 AM Looking at Idaho. My stepdaughter and her husband are talking of moving to Washington state. I won't. Still hoping against hope that the next election will go our way and we won't be moving for a year or two. If Rauner signs these bills or lets them sit until they become law, or the election goes against us, then we will be looking to leave asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connsolo Posted March 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM Share Posted March 4, 2018 at 12:58 PM Calling. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coiled Posted March 4, 2018 at 02:02 PM Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 at 02:02 PM I have been calling 2 to 3 times a day since I posted this Wife has been calling. I have about 12 friends calling Heck I even have a buddy in Kentucky and Indiana with Illinois area codes calling in. I really don't like to move I actually hate it but when the writing is on the wall and Illinois becomes full fledge communist state its time to move. Illinois cant even have a balanced budget due to their corruption. We have turn coat republicans that say they are republicans yet they lean left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted March 5, 2018 at 04:57 PM Share Posted March 5, 2018 at 04:57 PM Had a pair of campaign workers for Rauner ring my doorbell in Champaign on Saturday. I made it very clear to them that a veto on dealer licensing would go a long way toward securing my vote in the primary.. and that anything but a veto before the primary would probably mean I would vote for someone else in the primary. Their ears perked up quite a bit at that information.. and that I was able to list bills by number to oppose.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmac0351 Posted March 5, 2018 at 09:34 PM Share Posted March 5, 2018 at 09:34 PM Hope this is true: http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/rauner-tells-supporter-he-may-veto-gun-control-bills/article_f3ae2e8f-3f0c-53d5-ab3c-d6d4dc8bb267.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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