Things are heating up in Springfield Rep Dan Beiser has moved HB0930 and it is on the Calendar for 2nd reading in the House and the ISP want to talk. Maybe we are in the position to get more out of them??
Rep Mary Flowers is planning on moving her HB0285 and HB0290. One bill would put helmets on everyone 26 and under and the other would put them on everyone.28-JAN-2012 More Helmet Bills in Committee Hearing FEB 8th HB1986 sponsored by our good friend Rep. John Bradley (117) is a positive step forward for OHV's and other off-road recreational vehicles. To ensure that you receive legislative updates as quickly as possible we recommend you Like our facebbook page and subscribe to our email alerts A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. will not be at the Paragon Productions Chicago Bike show in Tinley Park this weekend, February 3 thru 5th.  With the
policy of no "Colors" implemented for the event it is is in the best interest
of ALL bikers that we do not have a booth nor support this event.
Ride Forever Free!Mike Myers A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. State Coordinator Dead Red Light Law To avoid confusion with law enforcement print and carry this copy of the Dead Red Light Law.  As of JAN 1 2012 in Illinois you may proceed through a red light that did not recognize your motorcycle after waiting a reasonable amount of time. (the city of Chicago is exempt from this law) We encourage everyone to wait 120 seconds as the law will likely be amended to include this provision. Northwest RegionANNUAL CHILI SHOOTOUTSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 VFW HALL 1560 FRANKLIN GROVE ROAD - DIXON, IL ABATE/PAC Fund raiser   Legislative Day - March 7thCome to Springfield visit the State Capitol, meet and lobby your state lawmakers - reception to follow. Legislative Day Flyer -PDFCome – Be Seen – Make a Difference! Primary Election - March 20th Voter registration ends FEB 21. Visit this page on the State Board of Elections website for info on absentee and early voting.As a result of redistricting some people may be voting in a new district - check your voters card or this map to find out if your district will change. 2012 Primary Election Voters Guide Grades for congressional races will appear in the March Issue of ABATE of Illinois News  Swap Meet And Bike Show Illinois Road TripAn ABATE of IL / MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundations) fund raising event. Road Trip event duration is from Feb.1 - 2012 to Dec. 1- 2012. Illinois Road Trips are listed in booklet are as follows, The Great River Road, Route 66, Illinois River Road, Ohio Scenic Byway, Lincoln Highway and the Old National Road.
For More information contact the Illinois MRF State Rep Member / Officer Information
The State Office will be closed February 21 - 24, back on the 27th.
Please let me know by noon on the 20th if you need anything from me.
You can use the abateil@yahoo.com email
address if you have had trouble with emails bouncing back using the
abate@galesburg.net address.
thanksPaula (Pauli) Ward Office Manager
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The office will be closed February 21 - 24 Notices 
Riders Rights ABATE of Illinois is dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists - and ATV riders. We encourage riders to become involved in the legislative and political processes by joining ABATE, registering to vote, contacting legislators, working campaigns, and contributing to our Political Action Committees. In addition to our extensive grass roots efforts ABATE of Illinois retains the services of a professional lobbying firm. If the state legislature is in session you can bet we've got someone there looking out for your rights. It doesn't stop there, at least once a year ABATE of Illinois sends a team of volunteers to Washington DC to meet with and lobby our members of Congress. ABATE of Illinois often partners with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation on issues of national concern. Sometimes threats to, or opportunities for motorcycling come without the benefit or encumbrance of the legislative process. With this in mind ABATE of Illinois strives to develop relationships with various agency officials and takes part in related programs whenever possible and beneficial.Safety and EducationABATE of Illinois urges all motorcyclists to ride responsibly and take an accredited rider training course.
ABATE of Illinois' Motorcycle Awareness Program was developed with the new and inexperienced driver in mind, and teaches them how to look for, and interact in traffic with motorcycles. State Meeting Minutes Available to ABATE members RoadHazard.orgThis program was created to save motorcyclists lives by reporting hazardous road conditions to the agencies responsible for their upkeep.ABATE Legal Services Motorcycle Riders Foundation American Motorcyclist Association |
Participants stop at designated cities along the routes and either gets a Printed receipt or a photo showing they have been to that city. Winners are determined by a drawing the following year and are eligible to receive prize monies designated for the routes they complete. Proceeds from the event are directed towards The Motorcycle Riders Foundation and ABATE of Illinois.
