Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day - IGOLD - 48 other states can't be wrong!
 

ISRA is proud to sponsor
Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day for 2012

Bus Information and Schedule

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Aurora
Bloomington
Champaign
Chenoa
Chester
Chicago - North
Chicago - South
Chicago - West
Danville
Decatur
Dundee
Effingham
Evergreen Park
Fairview Heights
Fox Lake
- New!
Galesburg
Grayslake
Hodgkins
- New!
Joliet


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Litchfield
Lombard
Marion
Matteson
- New!
McHenry Co. -
Soon!
Mendota
Moline
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Zion
- New!
Mundelein
Normal
Peoria

Quad Cities
Red Bud
Rockford
Rosemont
Shelbyville
- New!
St. Louis Metro
Urbana
Vandalia

Waterloo
Woodstock
Zion


ISRA Home Page

Message From Valinda Rowe:

Is this your first IGOLD?
Don't know your way around Springfield?
Really dread trying to find a parking spot in all the traffic?
Do you enjoy the company of like-minded souls instead of driving alone?

Reserve a seat on an IGOLD bus and avoid all the hassle! Sit back and enjoy the company of other Second Amendment supporters. The charter buses are a wonderful way to attend IGOLD. The bus will take you directly to the Prairie Capital Convention Center, pick you up there for the return trip home and you'll never have to worry about parking spaces, parking meters, or traffic!

It's fun, it's easy, and you can reserve your seat right here online!

Check back for additional buses!

IllinoisCarry.com has made flyers for each bus route and they are listed below!  Print and post in your local club, shop, range!
  Bus Schedule - Check back for updates -
On-line signup is closed for ISRA buses,
or call the ISRA office at 815-635-3198.

Every bus listed here is reserved seating only, whether or not the bus scheduling is done through ISRA or some other organization.  Avoid disappointment, make a reservation.
 
Marion
7:00 am
10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm

$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed

 
 
 
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 - Golden Corral buffet $10.00 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus captain - Steve Chapman

IGOLD Flyer for the Marion Bus
 
Mt. Vernon &
St. Louis Metro
7:15 am

8:15 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm

$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
 
 
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 - Golden Corral buffet $10.00 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus captain - TBD

IGOLD Flyer for the Mt Vernon & St Louis Metro Bus
 
Quad Cities
Galesburg &
Peoria
7:00 am

8:00 am

9:00 am



10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm

$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
 

 
Moline Depart South park Mall 4800 27th St, Moline, Far southeast area near Denny's.
(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, to Carl Sandburg Dr.)
Peoria pick up passengers Walmart 3315 N. 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 - Ryan's Steak House $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus captain - Richard Groharing

IGOLD Flyer for the Quad Cities, Galesburg & Peoria Bus
 
Joliet &
Chenoa
7:00 am

8:15 am
10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
  
 
 
 
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
Chenoa Thrifty Mart, 510 Cemetery Rd (US 24), I-55 exit 187   Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus Captain - Lee Groharing

IGOLD Flyer for the Joliet & Chenoa Bus
 
Dundee &
Aurora
6:00 am
7:00 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
  
 
Dundee Depart from GAT Guns, 14N915 IL RT 25, Dundee, (847)-428-4867   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 $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus captain - Don Bekeleski

IGOLD Flyer for the Dundee & Aurora Bus
 
McHenry Co.
Woodstock
6:00 am
9:45 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
9:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
 
 
 
Woodstock – Depart Woodstock VFW Hall 240 N Throop St –  Get Map
Springfield - Breakfast - Cracker Barrel (not included in fare)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
Return to Woodstock
 
Contact Cheryl Rofrano 815-575-1587
Bus captain - TBD

Flyer

Sponsored By McHenry County Right To Carry Association
 
Effingham
Vandalia & Litchfield
7:30 am

8:00 am


9:30 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$5 minimum donation
On-line signup is closed

 
 
 
 
 
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 County Market 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 - Golden Corral buffet $10.00 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus captain - Tim Bowyer
 

Bus provided by PK Firearms of Shelbyville, IL

Donations accepted - Donations will go to the ISRA Legislative Fund

IGOLD Flyer for the Effingham, Vandalia & Litchfield Bus

 

 
 DuPage Co. Lombard
7:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 


Lombard – Article II Gun World Range, 250 Cortland Ave, free parking on lot  Get Map
Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center.  Concession stands will be open.
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus Captain - TBD

Bus co-sponsored by Article II Gun World Range

IGOLD Flyer for the Lombard Bus

 
 
Champaign/
 Urbana
 & Decatur
8:30 am

9:45 am
10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
FREE per rider
 
 

  

Urbana - Depart Blain's 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 - Golden Corral buffet $10.00 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus provided by Guns Save Life and John Bambenek
No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted.

Contact John Naese, Guns Save Life ,
Send email to John Naese or call 217-840-0246
Bus captain - TBD

IGOLD Flyer for the Champaign/Urbana, Decatur & Danville Buses
 
 
Danville
7:45 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
FREE per rider
 
 

Danville - Depart from Gutterridge Harley Davidson, 1606 Georgetown Rd.
(old Aldi's lot)  (South of I-74 at exit 215a) Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Golden Corral buffet $10.00 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus provided by Guns Save Life
No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted.

Contact John Naese, Guns Save Life ,
Send email to John Naese or call  217-840-0246
Bus captain - TBD

IGOLD Flyer for the Champaign/Urbana, Decatur & Danville Buses
 
 
Shelbyville
Mt Zion
7
:30 am
?:?? am
?:?? am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
FREE per rider
 
 

  

Shelbyville - Depart west end of the Johnstowne Mall parking lot  Get Map
Mt Zion/ S Decatur  More info coming
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

No charge for riding the bus, donations accepted.
 Call Jim Warren @ (217) 774-2560 for reservations and more info
Bus captain - TBD
 
 
Chester
Red Bud & Waterloo
7
:30 am

8:00 am
8:15 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
 

 
 
Chester
– Depart Rozier's Country Market parking lot
near IL 3 Great River Rd –  Get Map
Red Bud - Depart City Park parking lot on IL 3 –  Get Map
Waterloo – Depart WalMart on IL 3 –   Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - TBD
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Send email to Rick Hall or call 618-317-1176
Bus captain - TBD
 
Rockford
Mendota
7:00 am

7:30 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 

  
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
Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center.  Concession stands will be open.
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus Captain - TBD

IGOLD Flyer for the Rockford & Mendota Bus
 
 Bloomington/
Normal
9:15 am

10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00-4:30 pm
4:30 pm
 
$15 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 


Normal - Crossroads Center - 464 Wylie Dr.
This is north of the Wehrenberg Galaxy Theatre, and there is parking.  Get Map
Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capitol Convention Center.  Concession stands will be open.
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capitol Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)

Bus Captain - Jon Maier and Marge Maier

Bus co-sponsored by Smiley’s Sport Shop and 10-8 Outfitters

IGOLD Flyer for the Bloomington/Normal Bus

 
 
Chicago - N.
(Rosemont)
7:00 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm

$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
  
 
Chicago - Depart Rosemont rapid transit station, 5801 N River Road.,
Public, self-serve parking, $6 for 18 hours  Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus captain - Marty Wezeman

IGOLD Flyer for the Chicago - North/Rosemont Bus
 
Chicago - S.
(Evergreen Park)
& Matteson
7:00 am

7:30 am

10:40 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
  
 
 
 

 

Evergreen Park - Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St.
park at edge of lot near the bank   Get Map
Matteson - Tentative Pickup Point - American Legion,
3539 214th St, Matteson  Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus captain - TBD

IGOLD Flyer for the Chicago - South/Evergreen Park & Matteson Bus
 
Chicago - West
Suburbs
(Hodgkins)
7:00 am

10:30 am

11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
 
 
 

Hodgkins - Walmart, 9450 Joliet Rd
Please park at the far end of the lot nearest Joliet Rd   Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Ryan's Steak House $7.50 per person
 (includes meal, drink, gratuity, bus captain collects money)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus Captain - TBD

Bus Sponsored by Midwest Sporting Goods

IGOLD Flyer for the Chicago - West Suburbs/Hodgkins Bus
 
 
Fox Lake

6
:00 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup
@ AnywhereCCW

 
 
$25 - or Ride this bus and take Utah CCW course
at the same time for $75 more!

Fox Lake -
Fox Lake Police Department 301 S IL RT 59 (Park in north parking lot)
Springfield - Arrive Prairie Capitol Convention Center.  Concession stands will be open.
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capitol Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home
 
Advance reservations required - More Info Here
Contact instructor Mike Moore, mike@anywhereccw.com, 815-534-GUNS (4867)
Bus Provided by Anywhere CCW

IGOLD Flyer for the Fox Lake Bus
 
 
Zion
GraysLake
& Mundelein
5:30
am
6:00 am
6:30 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
 
$25 per rider
On-line signup is closed
 
 
 


Zion - 28th and Elim Ave, parking lot behind Best Western Plus Get Map
Grayslake - Pickup at Country Faire Plaza, Belvidere Rd (IL 120) & US 45. Get Map
Mundelein - Pick-up at Jewel Osco parking lot, Townline Rd (IL 60) & US 45 Get Map
Springfield - Lunch - Stratton Cafeteria, Capitol Complex, Springfield, IL  (pay as you go)
Arrive Prairie Capital Convention Center
Rally & legislative briefing
Approximate time - head out to lobby Senators and Representatives,
respectfully make our presence known in committee hearings that are in session
Return to Prairie Capital Convention Center for wrap up
Depart for home (pass the hat for bus driver gratuity)
 
Bus captain - Craig Bricco 

Bus Sponsored by 1st Class Firearms

IGOLD Flyer for the Zion, Grayslake & Mundelein Bus

 
   
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