An Illinois Constitutional Convention?

Should There Be A Constitutional Convention? (Thanks to Al Salvi and Bruno Behrend for this information) Few Illinois citizens are aware that the most important vote they can cast this coming November is whether or not Illinois will hold a Constitutional Convention. This is a once in a 20-year opportunity for Illinois citizens to amend, or completely rewrite, the ground rules between citizens and their government. HowWill a ConventionWork? If 60% of the people vote “yes” on the question of whether to have a convention, the next session of the legislature will provide for the election of 2 delegates from each Senate District, (118) along with the funding and the location of the Convention. Once convened, any changes approved by delegates are then presented to the voters for ratification. The changes will be ratified if approved by a simple majority. ALSO SEE: Should Illinois hold 'Con-Con' in 2010? (News-Star, July 2). Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Time: 5:30 pm - Doors Open 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Program Place: Austin’s Saloon & Eatery 481 Peterson Road Libertyville, Illinois 60048 www.austinssaloon.com Cash Bar - Free Pizza After Debate Format: Debate followed by Q&A (open mike) Live Call-In 6-8 pm • 847-336-1220 Simulcast Live -WKRS 1220 A Meet & Greet and Straw Poll will be held after the Debate.