What size of tract are you lookin' for in Illinois? Most of the tracts that I know of are reasonably small in the 50 to 100 acre size. Generally it takes $2,000 or slightly more to secure a tract this size. Is that something you're interested in? I know the prices seem to be climbing more and more every year.... I know it sure makes it hard on a averag workin' man..... especially in this west-central Illinois area.