I'm originally from the Midwest but moved to DC for grad school and never left. I've really enjoyed my time here, but the city life is starting to wear on me, and I feel as though the universe is pulling me back towards my roots in Illinois. Given the high cost of living in DC, I've always rented here, but at this stage in life, I feel very ready to have my own property. My parents raised me on a huge piece of land (in a small house though!), and I miss having that much space. I also have a business idea that I'm very passionate about, which would require a chunk of land (can elaborate if helpful). 

So you get the picture, I feel claustrophobic after years of city life and am ready for a change with more greenery and space for making this entrepreneurial dreams of mine come to fruition. I recently told my therapist I would live in a shack if it meant I could have acres to my name. Literally the next day, I found out that this property right next to my parents' home in Illinois is on the market. The house is nice, but the most incredible part is it's on 50 acres of land at a very reasonable price. The thought of it sounds almost feels too good to be true.

I have a good chunk of savings to use as a down payment, but the mortgage would still be sky high. I've done research and believe that the land would perhaps be suitable to rent out to farmers, horse owners, battery storage. Is there anyway I could prematurely gauge interest from those folks/entities without owning the property, only having expressed interest in this? I just don't want to get into a situation where I potentially end up buying the property, but then for whatever reason all of my grand plans about renting fall through and then I'm stuck with an expensive mortgage and no supplemental income to help.

I've also taken a stab at small business grants/loans offered at all levels of government, but a lot of them seem to be geared more towards products + research instead of services? I'm eager to get smart on this stuff, I just need some help from you kind strangers. Thank you!!!!

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I live in Southern Illinois and I've got this super thick carpet of grass that's creeping closer and closer into my lawn. I have no idea how it originally got in my yard, but I know it's spreading like crazy. I want to make sure I'm not allowing an invasive species gain a foothold.

Hello 👋 I’m looking for a HVAC company that hires mildly experienced person that wants to work and learn more about the trade? I’m enrolling in EPA now

Thanks everyone 😃

Looking to find a more secluded tent campground but still have access to electricity at our site preferably under an hour from Marion. Any and all suggestions welcome. Open to spots without electric if it's a hidden gem or feels more private. Thanks in advance

I’m 42 years old. Getting married for the first time. I want to golf, then chill out with my homies. Around a fire or something?

Anyone know of a large Airbnb house, or Cabins near a golf course in Southern Illinois, or Missouri, or even Indiana.

We are moving by the end of the year out of state and unfortunately cannot take him with us. He will be around 4 by march 2025. He is very lovey and energetic. I am trying to find a good home for him before we move as I do not want him to have to go back to the animal shelter. Comment or dm me for pictures or any other questions. He's a good dog and deserves a good home.

TL;DR: any suggestions for places to go with young kids that isn't too far from Fayette county, and doesn't bust the bank?

I'll be visiting my mom and grandma in Fayette county the week of New Years. I love my family, but my memories of going there as a kid was that there wasn't really anything to do.

I put together a little list of possible day trips, but I only really have Springfield and St. Louis (with Cahokia kn the way) kinda figured out.

I have a 3 and a 6 year old with me, so a 1.5 hour drive is kinda pushin it already. I was thinking about Meramec, but it's a 2+ hour drive, and the only day they'd be open is the day before we fly out.

Already lookin at (depending on weather) Lincoln hom/tomb Kidzeum Cahokia mounds Gateway Arch St. Louis zoo/art museum Old state house in Vandalia

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Trying to visit every IDNR Property in Illinois-need advice

For the past 3 years, my friend and I have been on a journey to visit all the State Parks in Illinois, and we are approaching half way (property 68 of 135). As we look forward to visiting more of southern Illinois next year, does anyone have tips for parks in the Carbondale area? Air bnbs, wineries, breweries?

If you want to check out our trips so far, you can find our blog at freshairfriendship.com, and also on instagram and TikTok- @fresh_air_friendship. If you have any questions about state parks in Illinois, I’ll do my best to answer!

I have been served a 5 day eviction notice and have to leave my home tomorrow, I have an almost 2 year old son and I don’t know what to do about money for transportation or really anything considering the only place we have to go is not walking distance to my job anymore. PM me if anyone could help with a wishlist or money or has any advice or resources.

Hey yall, since moving back to illinois I've been starting my journey in the world of being a private security contractor and no one within the state is able to give me a straight answer. I'm wanting to apply and test to have my own private security license and the requirements are kinda vague on if doing my contract as in Infantryman in the US Army counts towards experience. So far I've had one tell me just submit the app and see if it gets approved. But there's alot of money to sink into it just to be told no. Has any other veterans got experience with this? Greatly appreciate it

There is a mental health crisis spilling out into Carbondale & SIUC stemming from a high-control group of churches referred to as The Network. The one recruiting students & young professionals here is Vine Church.

They especially target freshmen, transfers, foreign students, and anyone alone or new to the city under 30. They use students to lure students & young professionals to lure people from work. They intentionally avoid "churchy" language and tie you in relationally via LOVE-BOMBING & ISOLATION tactics. They hide their abusive controlling practices and beliefs, and the fact that their Network President is S.M.@Joshua Church in Austin, who SA'd a child.

The fallout has been massive: derailed careers, financial & labor exploitation, controlled member-only dating, no autonomy, isolation, shunning, ex-communication, cutting off family, and a mental health crisis resulting in suicide.

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https://leavingthenetwork.org/stories/news/ +3 more pending publications.

We are families of students & young professionals lured in and we are spreading awareness to stop this toxic cult-like group. https://youtu.be/ARzsJ5DB3YM

DM for address

We're interested in visiting Ferne Clyffe State Park and we like the Turkey Ridge camp option.

Wondering what is the distance of the 'walk in'. Just so we can plan for gear and the disability factors.

Thanks!

$3 $5 Saline county

Hello I am needing a job asap, yes I have applied to many places and gotten some interviews. I gotten 2 call backs. I’m also not to good at the interviews anyways but wanting to find entry level office administrator work, maintenance, retail. Clean background Thanks ya all

Vine Church is 1 of 26 churches in THE NETWORK CULT, secretly led by Steven D. Morgan, a former RLDS Mormon who SA'd a child! They get RSOs to recruit on campus. They target students and people under 25ish young professionals then keep them for life!

This is a HIGH-CONTROL CULT that has unleashed a mental health crisis including a few known suicides and countless others fighting to stay with us.

They'll use STUDENTS 2 RECRUIT STUDENTS, love-bombing offering instant friendship, isolate and cut you off from everyone else. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyDUiOPxpoo

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While IL generally goes blue, I noticed while visiting the southern region of the state this past weekend that there is strong visual support for the red team.

40 year old couple looking for other couples to hang out with have bon fires, cook outs, go to dinner with….

My Mom and I are both disabled and share an apartment and after living in the same place for 5 years our rent is being hiked up an additional $300 per month. So we're looking for a new place in the Southern Illinois area preferably around $500 per month. We live in Harrisburg now and are looking around here or the Carbondale area. If you know of anyone that can help us out I appreciate it.

Passed thru Metropolis the other day and happened to stop for lunch at this place. Best Chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten.

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**** MISSING JUVENILE ****

13 year old Skyla Lietz has been missing from #Tamaroa since February 23, 2024. Skyla may be in the company of an adult female. She may still be in the local area, or she may travel out of state. She has been spotted a few times at Walmart and McDonalds in #Anna, IL.

Skyla's hair may be dyed blue or blonde with pink streaks.

Vehicle: Red Nissan Rogue

License Plate #: EF T6608

If you have information, please reach out to Perry County Sheriff's Office (Illinois) 1-618-357-5212

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