RE: Lost the farm....
I'm familiar with land prices in Illinois - since I live and hunt here.
A person only needs some money down and steady income to finance land. Some people are happy to divide land to make it more affordable, especially to a friend or relative.
So borrowing a comment from Don Higgins, do you really need that Harley Davidson or brand new Camper? You have to decide what your priorities are: land or hobbies.