Hey illinois guys, I had a question.

How long would it take to get a crossbow permit, or whatever you have to do to hunt with a crossbow. I just started bowhunting last year with my dad, but this will be my 10th season overall, and since I started bowhunting he spends more time bowhunting since he has someone to bow hunt with. Before last year, he would just go out occasionally and focus on Firearms season with my brother and I.
However, he just recently had an accident on the job today and injured his wrist. He shoots right handed and injured his right wrist and I really dont expect him to be able to shoot his bow this year. He also has a history of carpal tunnel which I told him last year he may have an opportunity to get a crossbow permit, but he kinda shrugged it off.

ANYWAYS.....I know he really wants to hunt this year, and I want him to too, but with the season starting only a couple weeks away, how long do you think it would take to get a permit for a crossbow? Thanks in advance my Illinois brethren!