RE: illinois hunting
its worth a try but good luck. since the lottry has already happened. i do know that in some counties there were some leftovers. just depends on what county. contact dnr .they will tell you yea or nay.
oh and congrats on the wedding. get her into the hunting sport. trust me. they dont bi*** as much if they are going with. and its a whole new rush to watch your sweet heart drop her first deer.. good luck man.
Jeff S.