The Northern Illinois Chapter of ABATE of IL covers Lake and McHenry Counties.
Our monthly chapter meetings are held at the Round Lake Park American Legion
(Post 1170) on the third Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. Come
out to a meeting and see what we're all about. All riders are welcome. It doesn't
matter what you ride, just that you love to ride. Cruisers, touring bikes, sport bikes,
dirt bikes, it just doesn't matter. You'll be welcome. Browse the website and see if
all the fun we're having interests you. If you have any questions pertaining to the
Northern Illinois Chapter, please feel free to
contact us.
ACTION ALERT
GOOD NEWS / BAD NEWS
SB2536 DIED IN COMMITTEE, Now the bad news, SB2535 passed out of committee and will now go to the Senate for a vote. What does this mean? IT MEANS IT'S TIME TO START CALLING SENATORS!!!!!!
This doesn't mean you should just call your Senator. It means we have to call ALL SENATORS!!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE IN THEIR DISTRICT TO CALL THEM
CALL THEM
Be polite and be brief, but contact them and ask them to to Vote NO on SB2535
SB2535 would require all riders under 18 years of age to wear a federally approved helmet when operating or being a passenger on a motorcycle. SB2536 would require all riders, regardless of age, to wear a federally approved helmet.
The bills in the house will have their hearing tomorrow, We will keep you posted.
There also a bill (SB2627) that are in the Senate Public Health Committee that would require children and small adults to wear helmets when on riding a bicycle and to be fastened in a safety seat if a passenger on a bicycle. DO YOU REALLY WANT THE GOVERNMENT MANDATING HOW YOU RAISE YOUR CHILDREN!!!
CALL THEM
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE IN THEIR DISTRICT TO CALL THEM
I will get the phone posted tonight.
Ask members of the Vehicles & Safety Committee to
VOTE NO
on the HB5031 - Motorcycle helmets for all
| John D'Amico (D-15th)(Chairperson) | (773) 736-0218 |
| Kevin Joyce(D-35th)(Vice-Chairperson) | (708) 448-3518 |
| Jil Tracy(R-93rd)(Republican Spokesperson) | (217) 223-0833 |
| Daniel V. Beiser(D-111th) | (618) 465-5900 |
| Kay Hatcher(R-50th) | (630) 553-3223 |
| Dennis M. Reboletti(R-46th) | (630) 530-2730 |
Don't forget to join us March 6, 2010 for our Cabin Fever Party!
Want to win an easy $200?
Buy a gas raffle ticket from N.I. ABATE and you will have an 8 in 200 chance to win cash prizes! Contact us for details!
Make sure you check our Calendar of Events, you
don't want to miss out on a good time!