Legion, I'm just south of Champaign and know many great public spots in Illinois. I would be happy to help you out. Its a little late to gun hunt this year but that shouldn't stop you from joining in on a bowhunting trip - I could always use a cameraman.

Send me a PM and we can schedule a time to meet up if you would like. We'll hit the woods and I'll help fill in some knowledge gaps. There's nothing like learning real world real time.

There is a lot to learn about hunting before worrying about how to get a tag.