u/NeverEnoughSunlight

Compiled a year ago. Kindly comment with additions, corrections or subtractions.

Northwest

Name	Address	Phone	OSM Link	Geo Link
Buffalo Range Shooting Park	1254 N 2803rd Rd, Ottawa IL 61350	(815) 433-2471	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Carry-On Range	1406 1st Ave, Rock Falls IL 61071	(815) 632-9044	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Leo's Guns & Range	7307 Edward Dr, Loves Park IL 61111	(779) 210-7227	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Scales Mound Gun Club	1293 E Schapville Rd, Elizabeth IL 61028	(815) 541-0450	OpenStreetMap	Geo

Northeast

Name	Address	Phone	OSM Link	Geo Link
Eagle Sports Range	5900 159th St, Oak Forest IL 60452	(708) 353-3000	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Fox Valley Shooting Range	780 S McLean Blvd, Elgin IL 60123	(630) 357-3570	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Illinois State Rifle Association Range	1589 N 7000W Rd, Bonfield IL 60913	(815) 939-1909	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Maxon Shooters	75 Bradrock Dr, Des Plaines IL 60018	(847) 298-4867	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Xline Sportsmens Club	4800 E Exline Club Rd, Kankakee IL 60901	(815) 933-8989	OpenStreetMap	Geo

East Central

Name	Address	Phone	OSM Link	Geo Link
C.I. Shooting Sports	700 Wylie Dr, Normal IL 61761	(309) 820-1008	OpenStreetMap	Geo
Darnall's Gun Works & Ranges	6125 E 1175 North Rd, Bloomington IL 61705	(309) 379-4331	OpenStreetMap	Geo

West Central

Name	Address	Phone	OSM Link	Geo Link
World Shooting and Recreational Complex	1 Main Event Ln, Sparta IL 62286	(618) 295-2700	OpenStreetMap	Geo

Southern

Name	Address	Phone	OSM Link	Geo Link

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FAQ

Why isn't <name of range> listed here?

If it isn't:

• open to the general public at least one day a week, or
• members-only with a token membership fee,

then I don't list it.

Illinois Region Map

Kindly comment with corrections, updates or anything I missed. This was compiled a year ago.

Today I said goodbye to Blu.

Last night he experienced another severe redirected aggression episode after seeing a cat outside. I intervened after he started going after my other cat again. While trying to slowly walk him back and separate him, he escalated, ran up a broom handle, and bit me hard enough that I ended up in the ER. (Tonight as I write this I am back as it has gotten worse.)

This was not an isolated incident. Over the years there had been multiple aggression events involving me, my other cat José, and guests. I adapted my household around it for a long time because I loved him deeply and hoped management would continue to work. But the reality was that the household had become centered around preventing the next escalation.

After speaking honestly with the vet this morning about the full history, she stated clearly that euthanasia was the best and safest path forward. That was devastating to hear, but part of me already knew it.

Blu helped me survive one of the darkest periods of my life. After my previous cat Patrick died and my life collapsed in other ways, Blu attached himself to me intensely. He was difficult, volatile, loud, possessive, and deeply bonded to me all at once. He chose me as his person, and I chose him as my cat.

I stroked him while he passed. I thanked him for being there during those years. I told him he was loved.

I am grieving him tonight, but I am also at peace with the decision. The bond was real. The danger had also become real.

For now, it will just be me and my mackerel tabby continuing forward together.

Thank you to everyone who offered advice, prayers, compassion, and hard truths over the last 24 hours.

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