That certainly is the area. There is a lot of open area for sure the only problem has been getting days worked out with a farmer to go. If you do have that 1200 available anytime I would be happy to bring some toys. (There might be a 50 ;) )
Illinois members sound off where you are and where you shoot.
I live in Davis and head to Polo to shoot generally twice a week. If I want to get a long way out there are plenty of farms around.
I had my windage turret come off one of my HSTs and since I live so close I ran it up to them. In less than 24 hours it was back in my possession working perfectly and I had a cool new Vortex shirt to go with it.