I bowhunt in brown county Illinois in October every year. I hunt an area that is about 10-15 miles from Timewell, just south of MT.Sterling. I have always seen good deer #s and good bucks in the area and have always been successful in harvesting deer there.There are also a some good outfitters in the area. Timewell is just north of Shiloam Springs State Park and the Buckhorn Unit. I havent hunted the Timewell area but I would imagine that with the close proximity to the other aformentioned areas you should see good deer.I believe the bioligists are saying Nov, 9 or 10 for the Illinois Rut to begin. Hopefully someone else here has more specific info on the Timewell area to offer you.You can also contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for additional info on the area, I believe they have a office just down the road from Timewell located in Mt, Sterling. Good luck on your hunt.