I do not know where the two of you are in Il.
I am in Decatur. I am the one with the shorter hair, sitting in the window seat.
If you are interested we are having a support group meeting this Sat in Monticello.
I continue to get many responses, from across the country, in response to the article. Some giving info and support,most needing help.
God is good, he can make something happen in the midst of yuk.
I wish those tics and other carriers would do as the CDC suggests, which is read the state line signs and not enter IL.
Peace,
B
I figured that was you....the one with "LYMIE" written across your forehead gave it away 
(BTW...did you write that article? (If so, Thanks...a job well done, if not...well, it's still a really good article to share)
Thank you for posting this!! Got lyme'd here in Illinois myself.
Kira