Hey CJ,
Don't know what part of Illinois your are or have been in but the southern tip is starting to report Cougars. The local gamewarden argued with one of the farmers that we don't have them so he took a picture and posted it on the wall next to the game wardens favorite early morning coffe break stool. \:D Starting to see a lot more bobcats as well.

Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish. Mark Twain