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UnbredHeifer   United States
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I153:
I’ve been thinking of hosting an Illinois gathering with people of this site and others smiley

Would anyone be interested in all that? Cities I’m looking at are either Chicago, Bloomington, Peoria, or even Springfield!!

Ideas could be a cookout, a restaurant gathering, clubbing, heading to a bar, anything!!


I think something in the Central part of the state might be good. Springfield, BloNo... I know Chicago has more options, but it's a pain to drive in and harder to get to for folks not in Northern IL.
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UnbredHeifer   United States
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I153:
I totally understand, traffic is also a pain to consider lol

But Blono and Springfield have amazing spots so I might have to consider either one!! Thanks!!


I think, of the two, BloNo might be somewhat better as they are a college town, and, as such, they bring in a lot of students from around the globe that influence a wider variety of cuisine options.
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ChunkOChicken   United States
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I153:
I totally understand, traffic is also a pain to consider lol

But Blono and Springfield have amazing spots so I might have to consider either one!! Thanks!!


100% Can confirm the quality of some of Springfield's restaurants, but I am a bit biased lol. Bloomington-Normal sits as a near perfect halfway point for anyone coming from either St. Louis or Chicago. Plus, I-74 cuts right through it for anybody travelling from the East and the North West. It should be a pretty painless drive for just about anybody in the State
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UnbredHeifer   United States
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I153:
I totally understand, traffic is also a pain to consider lol

But Blono and Springfield have amazing spots so I might have to consider either one!! Thanks!!

ChunkOChicken:
100% Can confirm the quality of some of Springfield's restaurants, but I am a bit biased lol. Bloomington-Normal sits as a near perfect halfway point for anyone coming from either St. Louis or Chicago. Plus, I-74 cuts right through it for anybody travelling from the East and the North West. It should be a pretty painless drive for just about anybody in the State


We should honestly organize something...
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HappyBigBelly   United States
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It would be a bit of a drive from the Deep South, but my wife and I would love it :-) We’re really wanting to be around more like-minded people for good eats, showing off clothes that show off our bellies and just having a good time with other gainers.
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Going For 300   United States
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I’m down with a meet up but I’m in Chicago area would be nice somewhere close to Chicago not necessarily in the the city. Would love to meet others into this.
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Addiction To Chewing   United States
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Just adding this but Springfield and Bloomington are accessible via Amtrak, meaning people with access to a nearby station don't necessarily need to drive.

Both can be reached using the Lincoln Service or the Texas Eagle.
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Addiction To Chewing   United States
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I try and point out Amtrak as much as I can, so many American feedists don't really take it into account when planning "statewide" meetups. Definitely a great option for people.
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Addiction To Chewing   United States
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So when are we thinking?
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EIIe   United States
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i wouldn't be opposed to coming up and staying the night in BN if we organize around the Amtrak!

i hate driving long distance!
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