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February 2018Vol. 67, No. 2

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The Road to Self DiscoveryTime to enter the

2018 Youth to Washington Contest!

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Rate AdjustmentsComing SoonDetails on page 3

Tree Trimming & Spraying SchedulePages 8 & 9

Thank you for your gift to Adams County 4-H Foundation Fund. Your contribution allows us to help fund a variety of quality, 4-H programs and give 4-Hers new opportunities to grow. Whether a 4-Her is raising a calf or building a robot, participation in a meal packaging event or attending 4-H camp, we know that they are learning valuable leadership, citizenship and communication skills that will continue to benefit them long into the future.Thank you for making an investment in 4-H. Today’s 4-Hers are tomorrow’s community leaders, volunteers and engaged citizens. With the tools they gain from their 4-H experience, we know that 4-Hers will continue to make an impact, wherever they live, wherever they go. Please know that your

support makes a difference in the lives of those young people.Thank you for your continued support of Illinois 4-H!With gratitude,Angie Barnard, Executive Director

The Community for Christ Assistance Center (CFCAC) and the Adams County 4-H Club

recently received your generous Penny Power Grant donation of $415.00 requested by Adams County 4-H Club to sponsor the “Meating the Need” meal at the Paloma Memorial Day Celebration. The proceeds from that event purchased ground beef to be distributed at our Food Pantry. Through your continued support, we are able to provide food baskets for those in need. It was overwhelming to see the amount of the donation and your thoughtfulness in supporting our mission. For this, CFCAC thanks you sincerely. We would like to thank you for thinking of us and helping us to continue our mission of assisting our clients with healthy food all year long.Thank you,Betty Allen, DirectorCommunity for Christ Assistance Center

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by Jim Thompson PEGeneral ManagerEffective with the April electric bill (March usage), rate adjustments have been approved that better reflect Adams Electric’s costs.

Electric systems are built to meet the maximum demand on the hottest day of the summer or the coldest day of the winter. There needs to be adequate distribution facilities to cover these time periods. If one member uses only one kWh of electricity and another member uses 500 kWhs, the cost to build the line, maintain the distribution system and deliver electricity to both members is relatively the same. It takes just as much infrastructure, the same amount of tree trimming, spraying, pole inspection, accounting, billing, bucket trucks, digger trucks, etc. None of these costs are based on the amount of kWhs used. As mentioned last month, for a comparison, let’s look at the interstate highway system. The interstate system may have five lanes to handle rush hour traffic.The other times of the day and night only a few lanes may be needed to handle the traffic. The infrastructure cost for the road doesn’t change with the amount of traffic. The flow of traffic is variable like the kWh charge in electricity. The infrastructure costs are in the land, concrete, construction, signage, debt, etc. These items don’t change with the amount of traffic flow. The Cooperative currently has 2,242 miles of line energized through our service territory in some of the roughest parts of west central Illinois. If you lay it all out, the lines would go all the way to California and turn around and start heading back. Our density is 3.92 members per mile of line. Historically, utilities recovered most of these fixed costs through the kilowatt-hour (kWh) charge with only a small facility charge. This situation is worse for rural distribution utilities with much more infrastructure to serve fewer members. The economy, energy efficiencies, and member-owned generation is changing. Because of this, even though the number of members continues to grow, the amount of kWhs being sold continues to remain flat or decline. It isn’t fair or equitable to members to recover much of the fixed charges through kWh sales. Members

using more kWhs are covering more of the fixed costs. Over 15% of our membership uses no energy or fewer than 100 kWhs during certain months. These are mainly recreational accounts (cabins, hunting camps, etc.) Because not enough kWhs are consumed, these members are not covering their share of fixed costs. Our goal is to make rates fair and equitable for all members. Although we will still be collecting many of the fixed cost through the kWh charge, the following changes are a step in the right direction. Starting with the April electric bill, the facility charge for our base rate A (the rate most of our members are on) will go from $37 per month currently to $43 per month. The second energy (kWh) block will decrease from $0.109 to $0.104. Members on this rate using 2,000 kWh per month or more will see a $1.00 net increase per month because the second energy block decrease will offset most of the facility charge increase. The single-meter electric heat (CAH) facility charge will also go from $37 to $43. The energy (kWh) rates will stay the same. The remainder of the single-phase rates will have the same increase in the facility charge with no changes in the energy (kWh) rates. Multiple occupancy accounts will have an increase of $4.50 in the facility charge with no change in the kWh rates. Members on our two-meter electric heat rate (CHC) and air conditioner rate (CAC) for the second meter will have an increase in the facility charge per month of $1.00. The main meter will have the same increase as mentioned above. With the new billing system, members with single-phase irrigation accounts will see a decrease in their facility charge. We had more administrative work with these accounts that will be eliminated with the new billing system. We will be decreasing the facility charge from $90 to $43. Depending on the transformer size, the minimum may be above $43. Members on commercial accounts and three-phase accounts will receive a letter regarding the changes. The Cooperative recently had two employees retire and one employee resign. We will eliminate one of the positions and use technology to help replace some of the workload. The other two positions will not be replaced until May. This lower employee count will help us drive down expenses. If you have any questions about the changes, please give us a call.

Rate Adjustments to Better Reflect Costs

Board of Directors:PresidentLyle Waner ......................... LoraineVice PresidentRoger Busen .....................TimewellTreasurerKris Farwell .................... PlymouthSecretaryRebecca Barlow ................. ClaytonDirectorAlan Acheson .................. RushvilleDirectorJim Benz ..............................Quincy DirectorLaura Meyer ........................LibertyDirectorTom Travis .......................... PaysonDirectorJim Ward ..................... Mt. SterlingGeneral ManagerJim Thompson PE ...............QuincyAttorneyCharles Burton ................ Rushville

Adams Electric Cooperative provides safe, reliable service to over 8,700 members in Adams, Brown, Schuyler, Pike, Hancock, McDonough, and Fulton counties. Adams Electric is member-owned, not-for-profit and overseen by a board of directors elected by the membership.

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By Anne Prince

While saving money through greater energy efficiency may be a year-round objective for many members, the way to achieve this goal will vary by season. There are a number of factors that impact energy efficiency, including weather, the age and condition of the home, and desired comfort levels. During fall and winter months, when the out-door temperature is chilly, consumers desire a warm home and seek to keep the cold air out. Conversely, in the spring and summer, the focus is on keeping the hot air from infiltrating cool abodes.

Fall and winter: keeping heat in To maintain a warm indoor environment in chillier weather, there are simple steps you can take to increase energy effi-ciency. Fall is a great time to examine seals on doors and windows to check for air leaks. Caulk and weatherstrip as needed to seal in warm air and energy savings. Similarly, examine outlets for air leaks, and where necessary, install gaskets around the outlet to prevent drafts. During the day, open curtains or drapes on south-facing windows to enable sunlight to heat your home naturally. Close cur-tains or drapes at night for an added layer of window insulation. As the temperature drops lower with the onset of winter, schedule a service appointment for your heating system to ensure it is operating at an optimal level. Tape heavy, clear plastic to the inside of your window frames to create an additional barrier against cold air. Ensure that the plastic is tightly sealed to the frame to help reduce infiltration.

Spring and summer: keeping your cool During warmer months, energy savings and efficiency will require different measures, many of which are inexpensive. If you live in a climate that is cool, open your windows in the evening and turn off your cooling system while sleeping. In the morning, shut the widows and blinds to hold in the cool air. Where practical, plant trees and shrubs that provide shade in warm months and sunlight in

Energy Savings for Every Season

winter. In addition to the aesthetic value, well placed trees can take heat gain from the sun and provide needed shade by creating a canopy for the house. In extremely hot weather, your cooling system works harder to close the gap between the high outdoor temperature and the cool indoor thermostat setting. To lessen the difference in temperature between the two, and to lower cooling costs, set the thermostat as high as you can while maintaining your comfort

level. Moreover, using a ceiling fan in conjunction with your air conditioning can allow you to increase the thermostat setting to approximately four degrees with no reduction in comfort levels. During the hottest months, it’s all the more critical to replace any remaining incandescent bulbs with LEDs. The waste heat from the old bulbs impacts energy use and creates wasteful and unwanted heat. To learn more about additional energy-saving tips and pro-grams, contact Adams Electric Cooperative. (130479-001)

Anne Prince writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Coop-erative Association, the Arlington, Va.-based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.


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Attn: High school sophomores and juniorsAdams Electric is accepting applications for the 2018 Youth to Washington Contest. You do not have to be a member to enter. Up to 34 finalists will travel by charter bus to Youth Day in Springfield on April 18, 2018. During Youth Day, students will tour the Capitol, visit the Abraham Lincoln Museum and meet students from across Illinois. At the end of Youth Day, after brief interviews, four winners and two alternates will be announced! Winners will travel by charter bus June 8-15, 2018 for an all-expense paid week-long tour of Washington, D.C. experiencing the Civil War Battlefield at Gettysburg, the National Cathedral, Smithsonian Museums, Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum, among many other sites. They’ll also enjoy a special twilight Potomac River Boat Cruise.

Find an application at: adamselectric.coop

For many teens, the Youth to Washington program is full of “firsts.” It may be the first time they left the state, visited the nation’s capital or have been away from their family for an extended period of time. Even more are seeing and experiencing the larger world through their own eyes, rather than through their parents’ perspective. That’s the most important first, as it’s truly a “leap” to their next phase and where their journey to adulthood begins. In preparation for Youth Tour, teens learn about cooperatives, our history and grassroots advocacy. Youth Tour sprang from a suggestion of then Senator Lyndon Johnson to a national gathering of co-ops. Johnson felt youth from rural areas would benefit by visiting Washington to see first-hand how government works and gain a wider perspective through the experience. Adams Electric was one of the first cooperatives to send students on this tour of Washington, D.C. From this idea, Youth Tour evolved. Today, high school sophomores or juniors selected by their electric co-ops participate in a weeklong trip to the nation’s capital. The program has grown exponentially since its inception and this year, we saw more than 1,800 high school juniors participate from co-ops in 44 states. Our state typically sends about 70 students with four representing Adams Electric and Adams Telephone.

Clean SlateThe week is interspersed with visits to many D.C. monuments and sites, including Capitol Hill. Activities enable teens to meet a broad spectrum of co-op kids from across the country. Our program creates a safe space for teens to discover the adults they are striving to be. Teens leave behind their hometown identity and venture forward with a fresh slate. Students are encouraged to stretch themselves by talking to those they wouldn’t ordinarily interact with. Teens learn first-hand that their elected officials work for their hometown community. Students often have the opportunity to discuss issues with legislators and our chaperones are always impressed with the interactions and questions asked by our students. Youth Tour culminates in a farewell evening which challenges and inspires teens to make an impact in their communities. As conversations evolve, so too do the teens’ world view – their definition of community often changes from their home town to a broader meaning. I can say that nearly all teens who have participated in our Youth Tour program look back with fond memories of an educational, interesting and eventful week. Many make lifelong friends. For a few, Youth Tour is a transformational experience.

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Parents remark how their child returned noticeably different – more mature, more confident with bigger goals and aspirations; they have a sense of purpose.

Take the leapYouth Tour is one of the most important programs that Adams Electric Cooperative undertakes. I am constantly impressed by the caliber of students that our co-op sponsors. Our teens are our future, and it’s looking brighter every day. I hope you will consider urging your teen to “take the leap” and join our next Youth Tour. For more information about the Youth Tour program, contact Laura Bergman at: (217) 509-7761 or visit adamselectric.coop.


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Application FormAdams Electric Cooperative & Adams Telephone Co-Operative’s

2018 Youth to Washington Contest

Completed applications must be mailed to either Adams Electric Cooperative or Adams Telephone Co-Operative and postmarked by Friday, February 23.

Contact information:

Laura Bergman Bridgette Northern Adams Electric Cooperative Adams Telephone Co-Operative PO Box 247, Camp Point, IL 62320 PO Box 217, Golden, IL 62339 (800) 232-4797 (877) 696-4611

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name: ____________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip Code: _____________________________________________________________________Home Number: _____________________________ Cell Number: _____________________________Email Address: _____________________________ T-Shirt Size: ______________________________High School: _______________________________ Grade: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________ Age: _____________________________________How did you hear about the program? _______________________________________________________Using additional paper, please provide the following information:

1. Personal Achievement (Include both School & Non-School Activities)Please list your participation in school-related activities, community involvement, religious, jobs, or other non-school related organizations. Include the organization, number of years, special awards, recognitions, accomplishments/remarks.2. What are your plans after high school?3. If you could change anything about your state, what would it be and why?4. Cooperatives can provide any needed service such as electric, telephone, water, food, insurance, etc. Explain a benefitofbeingacooperativemember.5. If you win the Youth to Washington program, you may be asked to help promote the program to fellow classmates next year. Describe one way you would promote the program. Be creative!6. Why are you applying for the Youth Tour Program?

By completing and submitting this application, I verify my eligibility to attend Youth Day in Springfield. If chosen as a Youth Day participant, I commit to the trip to Springfield. I also understand that if I should be selected as one of the winners of this contest, I would take the all-expense paid tour of Washington, D.C.

___________________________________ ___________________________________ Student’s Signature Social Security Number*

I hereby give my consent for _____________________________ to participate in the “Youth to Washington” contest and take the all-expense paid tour** to Washington, D.C. if selected as a winner.

___________________________________ ___________________________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature Relationship

* The student’s social security number will only be used for security purposes should he/she win the trip to Washington, D.C.

** The entire tour will be properly chaperoned. Additional information regarding this program may be obtained from Laura Bergman at Adams Electric Cooperative or Bridgette Northern at Adams Telephone Co-Operative.

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2018 Tree TrimmingAdams Electric’s tree trimming crew and a tree trimming contractor will be trimming trees in the areas of I, J, and the shaded areas of G and H.

2018 SprayingAdams Electric’s spray contractors will be working on the areas of C, D, and E. Adams Electric’s spray crew will be working in area B.

2018 Pole InspectionA contractor for Adams Electric Cooperative will be inspecting poles in area K.

*Areas A, F, L, and M are not scheduled for maintenance in 2018. If vegetation problems should arise in these areas, please contact the Cooperative for assistance.

Tree Trimming, Spraying

& Pole Inspection Schedule

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Adams Electric Cooperative maintains an annual schedule for tree trimming, spraying, and pole inspections. The contract crews have magnetic signs on the sides of their vehicles that indicate they are contractors for Adams Electric Cooperative. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Steve Fanning, Joyce Bockhold or Tim Brecht at the Cooperative at (217) 593-7701 or (800) 232-4797.


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Two Long-Time Employees RetirePat Boylen RetiresPat Boylen began his career with Adams Electric on August 26, 1974 as a groundman. He has held the titles of Apprentice Lineman, Journeyman Lineman, Lead Lineman and Line Foreman. Since July 2013, Pat has

worked as a Technician I. Pat retired January 5, 2018. He has been dedicated to serving members for over 43 years! Pat and his wife, Vicki, live in Camp Point. In his retirement, Pat plans to enjoy his family, watch his grandkids’ activities whenever possible, work in the garden and help Vicki care for animals. Congratulations, Pat! The Employees and Directors wish you the best in retirement!

Judie Flesner RetiresJudie Flesner joined Adams Electric on May 22, 1989 as a Cashier/Billing Clerk. She spent her entire career in the billing department and retired with the title of Billing

Assistant. Judie retired January 5, 2018. She has provided excellent member service for over 28 years! Judie and her husband, Doug, live in Camp Point. Judie’s retirement plans are to help with her grandkids and do some traveling. The employees and directors wish you the best in retirement! Congratulations, Judie!


Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken

Submitted by Laura Bergman

2 lbs. chicken tenderloins or skinless chicken breasts pounded thin1/4 cup olive oil2 tsps. cornstarch

Marinade/Glaze:1 cup canned pineapple juice1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar2 Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tbsp. ketchup2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar2 Tbsp. soy sauce1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard1-2 tsp. Asian chili sauce1 tsp. each salt, garlic powder, ginger powder1/2 tsp. onion powder

Garnish:Chopped green onions, optionalLemon zest, optionalAdditional Asian chili sauce for dipping

Whisk marinade/glaze ingredients together. Add 1/3 cup to a large freezer bag and whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add chicken and marinate 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. Refrigerate remaining mari-nade (will become your glaze) separate-ly. Drain chicken from marinade and pat dry. Heat one tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken to skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until nicely browned on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 3-5 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a plate. Whisk 2 tsp. cornstarch to reserved glaze and

add to empty skillet. Bring to a simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chicken to glaze and toss to coat. Garnish chicken with lemon zest and green onions. Serve with chili sauce.

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

Submitted by Laura Bergman

Marinade:3 Tbsp. olive oil1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp. brown sugar3/4 tsp. red chili flakes1 tsp. salt

Salad:4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs1/2 yellow pepper, deseeded & sliced1/2 red pepper, deseeded & sliced1/2 onion, sliced5 cups Romaine lettuce leaves, rinsed & dried1 avocado, slicedSour cream, optional

Whisk marinade together. Pour half the marinade into a shallow dish to mari-nate chicken for 2 hours. Refrigerate reserved untouched marinade to use as a dressing. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skil-let over medium heat and grill fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through. Fry peppers and onion in skillet. Slice chicken into strips. Pre-pare salad with lettuce, avocado slices, peppers, onion and chicken, Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with sour cream.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken


Do you have a recipe you’d like to share?Send your recipe(s) to: Country Kitchen, Adams Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 247, Camp Point, IL 62305Please include a complete list of ingredients and instructions along with your name and phone num-ber in case we have questions.

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Meet Your Employees

Julia BarryBilling AssistantWorking for you since 1997

Tell us about yourself! My husband Jim and I have been married 32 years and have two children, Leena (husband Tyler and adorable grandson Tucker) and Lee. Being a parent is a blessing but having a grandchild is like Christmas morning everyday. I love to sew and am addicted to fabric. If I’m not sewing, I’m reading a book. I enjoy baking but hate to cook. I’m an active member of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Coatsburg and I also belong to Sew Happy Quilters Club. If I’ve learned anything at all: Don’t wait until you retire to do the things you enjoy & see the places you want to visit. Describe the best vacation you ever took: In 1976, my parents took our fam-ily to Washington, DC. It was great to see all of the monuments up close. I will never forget the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery and hope to visit there again. When our children were older, we took them to Chicago on the train to visit the museums. It was freezing but the Christmas displays were fantastic!What are you most talented at? Photography. I love to take pictures that will be memories later.Name one thing that few people know about you: I was invited to be a page for Senator Laura Kent Donahue but passed it up because I didn’t want to leave home. If you were to write a book, what would it be about? The adventures my 12 cousins and I had at our grandparents, Lois and Merle Haistings’ home. We spent a lot of time at their farm and they kept all 13 of us for one week every sum-mer. We got together this summer and enjoyed driving the 1955 International truck that was our Grandpa Merle’s. My brother, Steve, restored it and for the first time, I got to drive it!

Death of a Hot Sauce SalesmanFeb. 8-10 (7pm) Phoenix Opera House, Rushville. Pandora’s Playhouse presents this funny audience participation murder mystery dinner theatre. Adults: $20, Students: $18. (309) 221-6421

Anne of Green GablesFeb. 9-11, Quincy Community Theatre. Musical adaptation of the novel by L.M. Montgomery. For tickets, call (217) 222-3209

Crossroad Country OpryFeb. 3 (7pm), Unity High School. Sponsored by Loraine Lions Club. $7.50 in advance, $8 at door. Call Johnny at (217) 242-0972 for more information.

TV Trivia NightFeb. 3 (7pm), Holiday Inn, Quincy. Annual trivia night hosted by Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers. Seating is limited. Reserve your table today (min. of 4 or max. of 8).$15 per person. Free pizza & appetizers. No outside beverages please. For more info, (217) 257-6143 or quincycrimestoppers.com.

Central Adams Fire Protection District Auxiliary’s Annual Soup DinnerFeb. 4 (11am), Central Adams Co. Fire Protection District Firehouse, Coatsburg, 300 S. Main. Homemade chili, vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup, maidrites, hot dogs & homemade desserts. Freewill donation. Proceedsfor loan payments on new fire truck.

Pancake, Sausage & Egg BreakfastFeb 10 (6-10:30am), Golden Village Hall. Raffle for two half hogs. Bake sale. Adults: $8, Children 4-12: $4.50, under 4 are free. Hog donation from New Era South, LLC and Falcon Ridge Farms, LLC.

Soup LuncheonFeb. 11 (11am-1pm), Golden Village Hall. Includes chili, vegetable soup and chicken noodle soup, maidrites & hotdogs. To benefit maintenance of sprinkler system at Golden Good Shepard Home. (217) 696-4421

Youth to Washington Contest Deadline approaching!Feb. 9 - Early Bird DeadlineFeb. 23 - Final DeadlineHigh school sophomores and juniors can win a free one-week trip to Washington, D.C., in June. Complete the application on page 7. Learn more at adamselectric.coop. Youth Day in Springfield is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Youth Tour will be June 8-15, 2018.

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Pike County, IL 30 Acres m/l. High production tillable farm in west central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 30 Acres m/l. Hunting property with country home. McDonough County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Nearly all timber tract in Western Illinois. Fulton County, IL 167 Acres m/l. Highend hunting property on the Spoon River. Fulton County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Ownership interest in a Central Illinois hunting property. Pike County, IL 140 Acres m/l. Golden Triangle hunting with home/lodge and stocked lake. Adams County, IL 78 Acres m/l. Thick, big buck sanctuary hunting ground Pike County, IL 93 Acres m/l. Topnotch hunting farm w/ home, in West Pike County. Fulton County, IL 500 Acres m/l. Whitetail and waterfowl hunting property in Illinois. Pike County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small Golden Triangle hunting tract. Adams County, IL 56 Acres m/l. Turnkey hunting tract, metal outbuilding in the Golden Triangle. Adams County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Income from CRP on this Golden Triangle hunting tract. Schuyler County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home and acreage near Rushville. Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois farm offering a good ROI.Fulton County, IL 149 Acres m/l. Great deer and turkey habitat in the Spoon River Bottoms.Fulton County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Hunting and Recreation on this income producing farm near Peoria. Pike County, IL 161 Acres m/l. Awesome hunting property in the Golden Triangle in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 90 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting, recreation, and income, near Peoria. Pike County, IL 1,148 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Golden Triangle hunting & income acreage w/Lodge. Pike County, IL 2 Acres m/l. Spacious log home in Northern Pike County. Adams County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Hunting tract w/ CRP in the Golden Triangle of Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Investment farm in West Central Illinois. Peoria County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Income producing and topend hunting land near Peoria. Schuyler County, IL 7 Acres m/l. Unique home and hunting acreage near Rushville. Pike County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Prime South Pike hunting acreage. Fulton County, IL 127 Acres m/l. Secluded timber tract with pond in Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Turnkey West Central Illinois hunting and rec.farm w/ home. Fulton County, IL 205 Acres m/l. Combination hunting, tillable and fi shing propertyBrown County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Combo tract w/ home bordering Siloam Springs State Park. Pike County, IL 41 Acres m/l. Allaround recreational tract with cabin in the Golden Triangle. Fulton County, IL 200 Acres m/l. Great hunting and pasture ground in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Small Acreage hunting or hobby farm with home in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 35 Acres m/l. Hunting land in Golden Triangle in Illinois. Hancock County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and recreational tract in West Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 75 Acres m/l. Mississippi River Bluff country hunting and recreational farm. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Topend Golden Triangle hunting property in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 465 Acres m/l. Worldclass hunting property w/ beautiful home Schuyler County, IL 36 Acres m/l. Great hunting tract with creek and timber. Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting located near Sugar Creek. Marshall County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Combination tillable & timber hunting land Pike County, IL 276 Acres m/l. Great hunting property with two ponds. Pike County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Tons of deer and turkey sign on this Golden Triangle hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 126 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting acreage with lodge. Hancock County, IL 12 Acres m/l. Lamoine River hunting and fi shing retreat with lodge. Schuyler County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in QDM neighborhood near Rushville. Schuyler County, IL 180 Acres m/l. Income producing farmland with excellent hunting. Pike County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Highly productive Central Illinois combination farm. Pike County, IL 13 Acres m/l. Small hunting acreage in West Central Illinois with build site. Pike County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Nice, secluded hunting property with home. Schuyler County, IL 42 Acres m/l. Hunting farm with bedding areas and food plot. Schuyler County, IL 8 Acres m/l. Hunting property with home, barn and pond.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Tract offers a combination of hunting and tillable. Fulton County, IL 25 Acres m/l. Good income from this mostly tillable tract. Fulton County, IL 65 Acres m/l. Central Illinois with outstanding hunting and income. Schuyler County, IL 100 Acres m/l. Boone and Crockett producing hunting land. Fulton County, IL 24 Acres m/l. Beautiful secluded home overlooking a pond. Fulton County, IL 210 Acres m/l. The ultimate waterfowl, fi shing and deer hunting propertyPike County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Golden Triangle recreational farm with good income. Pike County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in West Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting, tillable and pasture acreage in West Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 535 Acres m/l. Excellent deer and turkey hunting farm with lodge. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Premier hunting land on Mill Creek in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 114 Acres m/l. Turnkey Lodge and buck hunting farm. Henderson County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Beautiful red pine timber acreage holds the deer. Schuyler County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Central Illinois bigbuck hunting land with metal outbuilding. Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Central Illinois hunting tract on the Lamoine River. Schuyler County, IL 104 Acres m/l. Great deer and turkey hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting and investment tract in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 1,023 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois hunting property. Fulton County, IL 250 Acres m/l. Scenic Central Illinois big timer tract that holds the big bucks. Fulton County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and tillable tract in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 130 Acres m/l. A whitetail hunter’s dream property in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 66 Acres m/l. Illinois bigbuck hunting property priced to sell fast. Fulton County, IL 2, 855 Acres m/l. A complete hunting and farmland tract, has it all. Fulton County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Great building site in a secluded location. Fulton County, IL 73 Acres m/l. An excellent hunting farm with holding power. Knox County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Incredible building or campsite overlooking large pond. Mercer County, IL 155 Acres m/l. Familyowned farm with outstanding hunting history. Brown County, IL 501 Acres m/l. Very wellmanaged hunting property with beautiful lodge. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting tract on Mckee Creek. Henderson County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Great cover in the Mississippi River Bottoms. Knox County, IL 33 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home on lovely acreage. Brown County, IL 137 Acres m/l. Buckhorn Township bigbuck architecture. Brown County, IL 102 Acres m/l. The complete package hunting, income, and more. Henderson County, IL 128 Acres m/l. Outstanding recreational opportunities here. Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Premier hunting area for the record book bucks. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting tract. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting opportunities here. Marshall County, IL 192 Acres m/l. Hunting tract with loads of options and potential. Schuyler County, IL 30 Acres m/l. 100% Hardwood timber hunting property. Schuyler County, IL 96 Acres m/l. Food plots, trail system, and outstanding deer habitat. Peoria County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Property has great history. Marshall County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Excellent waterfowl and deer hunting on the Illinois River. Marshall County, IL 146 Acres m/l. Topnotch hunting farm and home. Henry County, IL 38 Acres m/l. Enjoy the outdoors on this property. Adams County, IL 13 Acres m/l. All tillable tract. Fulton County, IL 46 Acres m/l. Outstanding property in the heart of bigbuck country. Hancock County, IL 30 Acres m/l. Great getaway spot in a Boone & Crockett area. Henderson County, IL 246 Acres m/l. Excellent duck and whitetail hunting tract. Henderson County, IL 137 Acres m/l. Prime waterfowl hunting farm. Henderson County, IL 77 Acres m/l. Good deer and prime waterfowl hunting piece. Fulton County, IL 115 Acres m/l. Great combination of hunting and income on this farm.

Peoria County, IL 14 Acres m/l. Ranch home with outbuildings. Henderson County, IL 22 Acres m/l. Shoot your limit of ducks easily here. Hancock County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Highcaliber hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Prime hunting land. Henderson County, IL 104 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting property. McDonough County, IL 240 Acres m/l. Home and acreage along the Lamoine River. Schuyler County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Fabulous whitetail habitat offers big hunting in a small package. Hancock County, IL Midwest Extreme Hunting Lodge and outfi tting business. Hancock County, IL 30 Acres m/l. Seclusion, abundant wildlife and more. Peoria County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Marketable timber, building sites and outstanding hunting. Fulton County, IL 32 Acres m/l. Spoon River Bluff hunting tract with Cabin. Fulton County, IL 100 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting and high income potential. Fulton County, IL 55 Acres m/l. Hunting and tillable with Spoon River frontage and home site. Fulton County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Outstanding tillable investment potential in a small tract. Adams County, IL 53 Acres m/l. Good mix of CRP and tillable.

Fulton County, IL 65 Acres m/l. Central Illinois with outstanding hunting and income. Schuyler County, IL 100 Acres m/l. Boone and Crockett producing hunting land. Fulton County, IL 24 Acres m/l. Beautiful secluded home overlooking a pond. Fulton County, IL 210 Acres m/l. The ultimate waterfowl, fi shing and deer hunting propertyPike County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Golden Triangle recreational farm with good income. Pike County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in West Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting, tillable and pasture acreage in West Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 535 Acres m/l. Excellent deer and turkey hunting farm with lodge. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Premier hunting land on Mill Creek in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 114 Acres m/l. Turnkey Lodge and buck hunting farm. Henderson County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Beautiful red pine timber acreage holds the deer. Schuyler County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Central Illinois bigbuck hunting land with metal outbuilding. Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Central Illinois hunting tract on the Lamoine River.

Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting and investment tract in Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 250 Acres m/l. Scenic Central Illinois big timer tract that holds the big bucks.

Fulton County, IL 130 Acres m/l. A whitetail hunter’s dream property in Central Illinois.

Henderson County, IL 22 Acres m/l. Shoot your limit of ducks easily here. Hancock County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Highcaliber hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Prime hunting land. Henderson County, IL 104 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting property. McDonough County, IL 240 Acres m/l. Home and acreage along the Lamoine River. Schuyler County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Fabulous whitetail habitat offers big hunting in a small package. Hancock County, IL Midwest Extreme Hunting Lodge and outfi tting business. Hancock County, IL 30 Acres m/l. Seclusion, abundant wildlife and more. Peoria County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Marketable timber, building sites and outstanding hunting. Fulton County, IL 32 Acres m/l. Spoon River Bluff hunting tract with Cabin. Fulton County, IL 100 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting and high income potential. Fulton County, IL 55 Acres m/l. Hunting and tillable with Spoon River frontage and home site.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Premier hunting land on Mill Creek in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 114 Acres m/l. Turnkey Lodge and buck hunting farm. Henderson County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Beautiful red pine timber acreage holds the deer. Schuyler County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Central Illinois bigbuck hunting land with metal outbuilding. Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Central Illinois hunting tract on the Lamoine River. Schuyler County, IL 104 Acres m/l. Great deer and turkey hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting and investment tract in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 1,023 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois hunting property. Fulton County, IL 250 Acres m/l. Scenic Central Illinois big timer tract that holds the big bucks. Fulton County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and tillable tract in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 130 Acres m/l. A whitetail hunter’s dream property in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 66 Acres m/l. Illinois bigbuck hunting property priced to sell fast. Fulton County, IL 2, 855 Acres m/l. A complete hunting and farmland tract, has it all. Fulton County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Great building site in a secluded location. Fulton County, IL 73 Acres m/l. An excellent hunting farm with holding power. Knox County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Incredible building or campsite overlooking large pond. Mercer County, IL 155 Acres m/l. Familyowned farm with outstanding hunting history. Brown County, IL 501 Acres m/l. Very wellmanaged hunting property with beautiful lodge. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting tract on Mckee Creek. Henderson County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Great cover in the Mississippi River Bottoms. Knox County, IL 33 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home on lovely acreage.

Fulton County, IL 90 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting, recreation, and income, near Peoria. Pike County, IL 1,148 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Golden Triangle hunting & income acreage w/Lodge. Pike County, IL 2 Acres m/l. Spacious log home in Northern Pike County. Adams County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Hunting tract w/ CRP in the Golden Triangle of Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Investment farm in West Central Illinois. Peoria County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Income producing and topend hunting land near Peoria. Schuyler County, IL 7 Acres m/l. Unique home and hunting acreage near Rushville. Pike County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Prime South Pike hunting acreage. Fulton County, IL 127 Acres m/l. Secluded timber tract with pond in Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Turnkey West Central Illinois hunting and rec.farm w/ home. Fulton County, IL 205 Acres m/l. Combination hunting, tillable and fi shing propertyBrown County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Combo tract w/ home bordering Siloam Springs State Park. Pike County, IL 41 Acres m/l. Allaround recreational tract with cabin in the Golden Triangle. Fulton County, IL 200 Acres m/l. Great hunting and pasture ground in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Small Acreage hunting or hobby farm with home in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 35 Acres m/l. Hunting land in Golden Triangle in Illinois. Hancock County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and recreational tract in West Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 75 Acres m/l. Mississippi River Bluff country hunting and recreational farm. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Topend Golden Triangle hunting property in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 465 Acres m/l. Worldclass hunting property w/ beautiful home

Fulton County, IL 1,023 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois hunting property. Fulton County, IL 250 Acres m/l. Scenic Central Illinois big timer tract that holds the big bucks. Fulton County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and tillable tract in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 130 Acres m/l. A whitetail hunter’s dream property in Central Illinois. Schuyler County, IL 66 Acres m/l. Illinois bigbuck hunting property priced to sell fast. Fulton County, IL 2, 855 Acres m/l. A complete hunting and farmland tract, has it all. Fulton County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Great building site in a secluded location. Fulton County, IL 73 Acres m/l. An excellent hunting farm with holding power. Knox County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Incredible building or campsite overlooking large pond. Mercer County, IL 155 Acres m/l. Familyowned farm with outstanding hunting history. Brown County, IL 501 Acres m/l. Very wellmanaged hunting property with beautiful lodge. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting tract on Mckee Creek. Henderson County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Great cover in the Mississippi River Bottoms. Knox County, IL 33 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home on lovely acreage. Brown County, IL 137 Acres m/l. Buckhorn Township bigbuck architecture. Brown County, IL 102 Acres m/l. The complete package hunting, income, and more. Henderson County, IL 128 Acres m/l. Outstanding recreational opportunities here. Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Premier hunting area for the record book bucks. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting tract. Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting opportunities here. Marshall County, IL 192 Acres m/l. Hunting tract with loads of options and potential.

Fulton County, IL 127 Acres m/l. Secluded timber tract with pond in Central Illinois. Fulton County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Turnkey West Central Illinois hunting and rec.farm w/ home. Fulton County, IL 205 Acres m/l. Combination hunting, tillable and fi shing propertyBrown County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Combo tract w/ home bordering Siloam Springs State Park. Pike County, IL 41 Acres m/l. Allaround recreational tract with cabin in the Golden Triangle. Fulton County, IL 200 Acres m/l. Great hunting and pasture ground in Illinois. Fulton County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Small Acreage hunting or hobby farm with home in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 35 Acres m/l. Hunting land in Golden Triangle in Illinois. Hancock County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and recreational tract in West Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 75 Acres m/l. Mississippi River Bluff country hunting and recreational farm. Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Topend Golden Triangle hunting property in Central Illinois. Calhoun County, IL 465 Acres m/l. Worldclass hunting property w/ beautiful home Schuyler County, IL 36 Acres m/l. Great hunting tract with creek and timber. Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting located near Sugar Creek. Marshall County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Combination tillable & timber hunting land Pike County, IL 276 Acres m/l. Great hunting property with two ponds. Pike County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Tons of deer and turkey sign on this Golden Triangle hunting farm. Schuyler County, IL 126 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting acreage with lodge. Hancock County, IL 12 Acres m/l. Lamoine River hunting and fi shing retreat with lodge. Schuyler County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in QDM neighborhood near Rushville. Schuyler County, IL 180 Acres m/l. Income producing farmland with excellent hunting. Pike County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Highly productive Central Illinois combination farm. Pike County, IL 13 Acres m/l. Small hunting acreage in West Central Illinois with build site.

Fulton County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Outstanding tillable investment potential in a small tract.

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Fulton County, IL 55 Acres m/l. Hunting and tillable with Spoon River frontage and home site. Fulton County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Outstanding tillable investment potential in a small tract. Adams County, IL 53 Acres m/l. Good mix of CRP and tillable. Fulton County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Outstanding tillable investment potential in a small tract. Adams County, IL 53 Acres m/l. Good mix of CRP and tillable.

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