I found this looking at the new hunting and fishing regulations for this season. Illinois Dnr is now leasing private land for public hunting! This includes small game hunting. You must first register. I will put the link below. You may register for 3 permissions a year it sounds like. This is a huge step forward with over 16,000 new acres of hunting access.
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Small-Game-Hunting.aspx
It may also be worth wile to spread the word to landowners.
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Small-Game-Hunting.aspx

It may also be worth wile to spread the word to landowners.
