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Tuesday, February 16th
6:30 p.m.
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Representative Dan Caulkins
Candidate for City Council Ed Culp
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Restore Our Constitution Meeting of 2021 Cancelled due to snow.
David Shestokas Appearing at Restore Our Constitution
David Shestokas will our guest Speaker during Tuesday March 30, 2021 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel.
David is an attorney licensed in IL and FL and author of Constitutional Sound Bites . He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Bradley University and J.D. from The John Marshall Law School, cum laude, while serving on the The John Marshall Law Review. He studied law at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
For Spanish speakers he and Dr. Berta Isabel Arias offer a Spanish language translation of Constitutional Sound Bites: Cápsulas Informativas Constitucionales .
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If you love America you will most certainly want to attend this specular event. Bring your friends, children, family member to share in learning about this beautiful document and our rich American heritage and the people who founded our nation. This event is free of charge.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m..
History Class Spring 2021
History Class information. Class is every Thursday evening between Feb 25 - May 6. Please email me if you live in Decatur for the Location.
Put History Class in the subject line send to redriverj@comcast.net
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Last meeting in February of 2020
Congratulations to the Following Candidates!
Congratulations to the Following Candidates!
Incumbents: Rep. Dan Caulkins did attend our meeting.
Representative Rodney Davis (No response to our messages)
Candidates for U.S. Senate (Dick Durbin D)
Mark Curran
Serving the people of Illinois
- Lake County Sheriff — 2006 to 2018
- Under budget 12 consecutive years
- Implemented Community Safety Team
- Formed the Lake County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force
- Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force
- First sheriff nationwide to spend a week in his own jail (2008)
- Attorney General’s Gang Crime Bureau Chief
- Prosecuted street gangs
- Held seminars on combating gang violence
- READ MORE: https://electcurran.com/about-mark/
Candidates for Macon County States Attorney
Scott Reuter
Scott Rueter has served the Macon County community and criminal justice system for over thirty years. Formerly the Macon County State’s Attorney from 2000-2004, Rueter began his career as an intern in the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office in 1984. After graduating from DePaul School of Law, Rueter worked in both Ogle and Dewitt counties as an assistant state’s attorney. While in Dewitt County, Rueter was appointed Interim State’s Attorney in 1987 after the standing State’s Attorney was appointed to the position of Circuit Judge. Rueter also worked for a time as an investigator for the Office of the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor in the newly formed Asset Forfeiture Unit. FACEBOOK: see About me: https://www.facebook.com/Rueter-for-Macon-County-States-Attorney-112796823418926/
Candidates for Macon Circuit Clerk
Sherry Doty
Sherry is from Mount Zion, Illinois, and attended Mount Zion High School, graduating in 1979. She has worked at the Circuit Clerk's office for 34 years and, in her time, has supervised multiple departments and efforts, including the February 2018 expungement/seal summit. She resides in Mount Zion with her husband, and her three dogs, Moe, Merle, and Nitro. Her son attends UW-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs. MORE: https://sherrydotyforcircuitclerk.com
I like this program to be about you and the things that matter to all of us. The one thing that I know that has happened over the 31-plus years of this program is that there has been an incredible bond that has developed between all of you and me. Now, this program’s 31 years old, and in that 31 years, there are people — you hear them call all the time — who have been listening the whole time. They’ve been listening 30 years or 25 years. READ: https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/02/03/rush-shares-his-cancer-diagnosis/
Past Events
Restore Our Constitution Presents Keynote Speaker
On Friday May 31, Pastor Corey Musgrave of the New Beginnings Church in Fairfield, Illinois led the Illinois House as a guest of Representative Darren Bailey in prayer Friday, asking God to judge the state for its abortion policy. Pastor Musgrave's prayer drew attention from all over the state.
Pastor Musgrave prayed for the unborn who would be aborted by The Reproductive Health Act, presented by Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago. Cassidy declares that women have a “fundamental right” to abortion and that a “fetus does not have independent rights” apart from his or her mother. Since this was a Democrat sponsored bill, it didn't set well with the party when Pastor Musgrave prayed. *Video below.
Musgrave is pro-life. He supports the 2nd Amendment. He opposes tax increases and he will be a strong voice for the residents of Southeastern Illinois.
Pastor Musgrave received the Voice of Truth Award at Illinois Family Institute’s annual banquet.
To Contact Pastor Musgrave to help with his campaign: (618) 599-6035
LISTEN: Pastor Cory Musgrave joined Monte Larrick on this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight to discuss his invocation on the Illinois House floor earlier this year.
SPOTLIGHT: Black Robe Pastor and State House Candidate Cory Musgrave
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*Pastor Musgrave Prays on the Illinois House Floor
Restore Our Constitution Presents Pastor Myles Holmes on Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. (Direction link is to your left on this page.)
Precisely what is at stake in the battle for this Republic? It’s bigger than a single candidate or political party, it’s larger than a single platform, it’s greater than any single election season. This is cosmic warfare, but your vote also counts.
Join us as Pastor Myles Holmes digs into these important issues.
Prophetic, Biblical, political analysis that you don’t want to miss!
Myles Holmes has been in full-time ministry for 36 years, and has been preaching full-time since he was 16. He is the author of four books with his fifth to be published within a few weeks. Myles Holmes has been a political commentator on television and radio for many years, and immigrated to the USA from Canada with his family in 2006. He is the pastor of REVIVE in Collinsville Illinois, 12 miles east of St. Louis.
He continues to travel across America and the world with the gospel of Christ and a powerful call to patriots to stand up for what has made America great. He is also a sole manager of a Facebook page called “Trump and the Great America” with 2.2 million followers. Myles has been married to Valerie, Co-Lead Pastor of REVIVE, for 36 years, has five married children and about to be blessed with his fourth grandchild.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presidentdonaldtrump16/
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMxjP2GvhLHRitmEl98GoVw
If you have FACEBOOK listen to Pastor Holmes talk about a prayer he did at the US Capitol just a few days ago. HERE: https://www.facebook.com/100006378318896/videos/2312260028996585/UzpfSTQyNzY2OTY1NDEwMjY0NzoxMTc4MDM0OTg1NzMyNzcz/?comment_id=1178962095640062¬if_id=1558836673490463¬if_t=comment_mention
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PastorMHolmes
If you love America you will most certainly want to attend this specular event. Bring your friends, children, family member to share in learning about the future of our beautiful America. This event is free of charge.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m..
Listen to Pastor Holmes BATTLE OF THE REPUBLIC, #TRUMP2020, #MAGA, #KAGA, #DONALDJTRUMP, #UNSPEECH, #AMERICAFIRST
Decatur Illinois Area: History Classes Start Sept 5th. lasts 10 weeks.
Modern Historians have revised, re-written even deleted entire chapters of American history. So what are we missing? What happened to the
history that didn’t make the books? Join us as
we take a look with Historian David Barton and Tim Barton as they uncover the facts some historians don’t want you to know.
Our Father’s Country History Class
Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Every Thursday from Sept. 5
Through Nov. 7 2019
Class consists of a thirty minute video with
David and Tim Barton followed by a thirty minute question and answer period.
Seating is limited. Call 217-422-4533 for more information.
Restore Our Constitution
Restore Our Constitution is a group of citizens that love our country! Our focus is the study of the founding of our country, our founding fathers, the Declaration and the Constitution.
From time to time we share current news, information on local, state and national issues. On occasion we have guest speakers that talk on a broad rage of subjects.
NOTE: ROC is not a political organization. We do not endorse or support candidates. Our meetings are for information purposes to provide a place for people to meet candidates, hear city, state and national topics discussed and most of all learn the history of our nation. Our constitution encourages an active and informed citizenery. Please educate yourself on issues, candidates, history and legislation to better serve your community
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Community Opt-Out for Marijuana Dispensaries
By David E. Smith of Illinois Family Institute
By David E. Smith of Illinois Family Institute
Last month, on June 25th, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to approve so-called “recreational” marijuana for persons 21 years old and older. When this law (HB 1438 Senate Amendment 2) takes effect on January 1, 2020, it will allow the licensed growth, sales, possession and use of marijuana. The Land of Lincoln becomes the 11th state to legalize this dangerous intoxicant for recreational purposes.
The federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 drug, which means it remains illegal. According to the DEA website, “Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”
There is, however, a way to mitigate the consequences of this destructive policy. The bill that was passed by the General Assembly and hastily signed into law by our governor allows villages, cities and counties to opt out of marijuana retail sales. If you do not want marijuana addicts and recreational users driving in and out of your community regularly to purchase drugs, this important option must be considered.
TAKE ACTION: Ask your local mayor, village trustees, aldermen and county board members to pass an ordinance prohibiting marijuana dispensaries and marijuana businesses in your community. The Village of Morton in central Illinois is the first municipality to pass such an ordinance. Their ordinance can serve as a template for other communities: Click HERE for this sample ordinance.
READ ARTICLE AND SHARE HERE: https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/community-opt-out-for-marijuana-dispensaries/
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c/o City of Decatur
1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza
Decatur, IL 62523
- Email Address: JMoore-Wolfe@decaturil.gov
- Office Phone Number: (217) 424-2804
What is New Illinois?
"New Illinois" is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the mission of educating Illinois citizens about their RIGHT to seek to form a new state from the State of Illinois and to separate from the tyranny existing there. New Illinois is seeking a state split according to the procedures established in Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, following the West Virginia model.
Representatives Halbrook, Bailey, Miller are sponsors of HR0101 which Urges the United States Congress to declare the City of Chicago the 51st state of the United States of America and separate it from the rest of Illinois.
Past Meetings
JULY 2018: Guest speaker was WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage.
READ MORE: https://americanminute.com/pages/about
Bill’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamJFederer/
Kirk Allen and John Kraft
Small-town watchdogs search for misconduct, misspending
"Some folks love us. Some hate us,” Allen said. “ he ones that hate us, we've usually uncovered something about them or their family." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-downstate-watchdogs-met-20150301-story.html
Kirk Allen and John Kraft; vets
saving their county
Someone sent us a link on Facebook about two veterans, Kirk Allen and John Kraft, who got tired of the corruption in their county, Edgar County, IL and decided that they’d do something about the local government which overspent into $79 million of debt for their 18,000 constituents. Allen and Kraft founded the Edgar County Watchdogs;
READ: http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=56555Through a combination of public pressure, Freedom of Information filings, lawsuits, and media exposure, they have created a system that deeply threatens Illinois’ corrupt, entrenched political establishment. They operate a blog called Illinois Leaks that exposes corruption at the state and local levels. The blog is so popular that, it is trusted more than the local paper.
VIsit The Illinois Election Website Links below:
To find information on your candidate simply put the candidates name in the search box at the top of the page, you will have a menu to choose from, select what you need. HERE: http://www.elections.il.gov/SearchResults.aspx?SearchTerm=sX3jwf1qETHP4qZ51xMWaoshuq50fosl8xhJPsLXnN8%3d
Edgar County Watchdogs:
On taxpayer-funded abortion bill at least, email proves it: Diana Rauner was in charge
On taxpayer-funded abortion bill at least, email proves it: Diana Rauner was in charge
Representative Jeanne Ives Speaks Out Against The Tax Hikes
An Evening With David Barton Was a Tremendous Success! (October 5th 2017)
David Barton speaking to an audience about our history, our founding fathers and the electorial college.
Photo by Chris Withers Photography ®image is subject to copyright.
THANK YOU!
David Barton of Wallbuilders speaking to a crowd of over 600 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel on Thursday October 5, 2017. Thanks to all of you it was a tremendous success! DVD’s of the event are for sale at our meetings in limited quainties.
SPOTLIGHT: David Barton on the Electoral College
Written by John Biver
Illinois Family Institute recently teamed up with Restore Our Constitution to host a special event with historian David Barton in Decatur. Mr. Barton is the founder and president of Wall Builders, and an author of a number of best selling books.
David Barton touched on a number of topics in his presentation, including the Left’s efforts to abolish the Electoral College and elect a president by a national popular vote. Barton stressed the need to understand the intention of the Founding Fathers when they created the Electoral College. LISTEN TO AUDIO AND READ MORE
(LINK: https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/10/spotlight-david-barton-on-the-electoral-college/ )
Why We Need the Electoral College
RUSH: Okay. Let me recast this, and you correct me if I get anything wrong. She has four kids, among them some Millennials -- old enough to be Millennials -- and they have been questioning the value of Electoral College. Why doesn't the popular vote matter? It seems like that ought to be the way we elect the president, not state by state. They came up with an idea that we would apportion states like we do in primaries. In the Republican primary, if Trump wins a state, he gets whatever percentage of the delegates in that state according to the vote he got and so forth and so on. Because that would make every state count, you say.
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/11/30/why_we_need_the_electoral_college
Electoral College: Preserve or Abolish?
Although groups like the League of Women Voters have long supported the abolition of the electoral college,1 the protracted proceedings in Florida as well as the apparent disparity between the popular and the electoral college vote have further fueled calls to abolish the electoral college. Critics urge a replacement of the electoral college with a straightforward nationwide popular vote system; and if needed, a national run-off between the top two candidates so that the winner will always receive an absolute majority of the popular vote.2An advocate of this plan, the Center for Voting and Democracy, explains:
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Constitution Week September 17-23
The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights.
This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:
- Emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
- Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.
- Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
- Learn more from the National Center For Constitutional Studies
- Learn more from Wallbuilders
- Learn more from Rick Green
- Read the Constitution and the Declaration HERE
Numbers USA Lower Immigration Site
Senator Dick Durbin is a very wealthy man, he is part of the 1% that he constantly uses as a political tool. Those evil corporations and the stock market can be seen in his net worth at this site. Check it out. http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/summary.php?year=2012&cid=N00004981
See NumbersUSA website for more information: https://www.numbersusa.com
Click on Congress, then scroll down to Immigration Grade Cards. We recommend using NumbersUSA on immigration issues above all other sites and statistics. They are the premire site for all things dealing with immigration and amnesty.
Numbers USA Report Immigration Report Cards
CLICK HERE to see how your Representative and Senator is voting on the critical issue of immigration. Click on your state. Sign up to send a free fax today. It's fast, its easy!
Roy Beck Immigration by Numbers
HISTORY: David Barton's Black Robe Regiment
What is the Black Robe Regiment?
A Brief History by David Barton
The Black Robed Regiment was the name that the British placed on the courageous and patriotic American clergy during the Founding Era (a backhanded reference to the black robes they wore). [1] Significantly, the British blamed the Black Regiment for American Independence, [2] and rightfully so, for modern historians have documented that:
There is not a right asserted in the Declaration of Independence which had not been discussed by the New England clergy before 1763. READ MORE:
David Barton's Wallbuilders
CONSTITUTION ALIVE! STUDY SERIES
Rick is one of the most dynamic and inspirational speakers in America today. Through his informative and moving presentations, that often include his children, he equips, empowers, and challenges people to live out their freedom by teaching the bedrock principles that led to America’s place as the most successful nation in the history of the world.
Read more at http://rickgreen.com/about/
ORDER THE DVD SET
The DVD set is available for purchase at Rick Green’s website and Amazon. The best price we have found is at Christian Book website here: https://www.christianbook.com/constitution-alive-citizens-guide-to-the/9780740334931/pd/388237?product_redirect=1&Ntt=388237&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP
ORDER THE STUDY GUIDE BOOK INDIVIDUALLY OR IN BULK FOR CLASSES
THIS IS THE WIREBOUND BOOK YOU WILL NEED TO GO WITH THIS DVD SET. http://store.rickgreen.com/constitution-alive-class-workbooks/
Dr. Herb Titus on "Natural Born Citizen"
National Center For Constitutional Studies
Site has lots of FREE downloads useful in teaching your children about our Constitution!
September 17th is Constitution day and constitution week! Read it, learn it here!