I got my rules and regulations book from the Walmart last night. I read it from cover to cover several times and did not see anything on electronic calls or decoys. Does this mean we can use them this year?

I hope not.

I'd check with your local CO. Illinois reg books aren't always the best source on everything. It can be wrong, vague, and incomplete.

read the FAQ section. electronic calls and decoys ok.

yeah karabiner, I found it in the back as soon as I posted originally. Mechanical decoys are ok

I have never used them but to my understanding they have always been legal.