Cobden Illinois? (Chicago, Peoria, Pekin: job, hospitals, housing)

[The Oates five]

Hi i was wanting to know a little about Cobdon,I found a house their and was considering moving from north carolina.We like the country and love to hunt.We have 3 boys so the I would like to know about the schools.One of my boys is disabled do they have an class for him? Right now he is in a self contained class.Also is their an direc tv buisness their or close by? how many miles?My husband works for them now and could transfer.What about any national guard armories he is also inlisted and would have to transfer.We love the outdoors is their any activities close by.Thanks so much!

[emmylynn1980]

It is a VERY rural area. It is near Carbondale IL, which is where I went to college. There is some beautiful rustic scenery out there. We used to go hiking around Cobden. Your husband could probably get a job with DirecTV in Carbondale, which is probably about 20 minutes away, give or take. I don't know much about their school system. Hope this helps!

[jbo57]

Can't help you with the other stuff, but when I saw Cobden I got a smile on my face. My mother, who was from southern Illinois, used to tell me about Cobden every year when the High School basketball tourney was on. I believe Cobden was the smallest school to ever win back when there was only one class...either that or they made a big run. I think there were only like 8 boys in the class. It was like Hoosiers but better.

[Stephen68]

Yes, quite a run! The Cobden "Appleknockers" took second in state losing to the Pekin "Chinks." Yes, both nicknames are correct for the time... Pekin changed theirs recently.

[hdwidow]

My family is from Cobden and it is very rural. Hunting, fishing you name it. As far as schools go I don't know because I now live in SC. My son is disabled also and they HAVE to make accomodations for him, its the law. I am sure that he would be well taken care of there. The people are great and you couldn't ask for prettier county to raise a family in. Unfortunately last time I was there was for my mom's funeral, but there is a plot in the local cemetary with my name on it so who knows??? Ha, Ha!!!

[linicx]

In this state very rural means the area is primarily farmer/rancher orientated. Let me make a suggestion.

Central Illinois is a mix of industry, farming and ranching. Peoria has a National Guard; I am a Direct-TV user. Peoria has three hospitals, and amedical school, and it has a group (don't know the name) that works with disabled children. Peoria is also in the heart of the Illinois Beef and Grain Belt. On the other hand there are many great small towns near Peoria. The entire area is heavily forested. Thee are many state parks that offer hunting, camping and fishing. There is one state park where you can sleep with wolves in complete safetly. There are also many educational experiences that are family orientated from 100 parks, museums, live theater, music, and annual events that are just plain fun. One that comes to mind is the Marigold Festival. It features a medallion hunt. The last winner received a handful of cash and four tickets to Hawaii for 7 Days. You'll find a zoo, botanical garden, upscale shopping, as well as AAA Cardinals baseball, AAA hockey, basketball.

The five counties that make up central Illinois have seven hosptials. One of the top 25 rated hospitals in the US is Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Central Illinois is also in the Canada-Mexico flyway. The most exciting news, though is 14,000 acres where I live is being reclained. When it is completed, it will rival the Everglades.

The little town whete I live has an excellent school systerm and a very good hospital with life-flight services. Within 20 milies in any direction is hunting, fisihing, trapping, camping, biking, hiking, etc.. The point is there are many things to do and see not far from home.

Illinois is a Democratic state.

[The Oates five]

Originally Posted by linicx

In this state very rural means the area is primarily farmer/rancher orientated. Let me make a suggestion.

Central Illinois is a mix of industry, farming and ranching. Peoria has a National Guard; I am a Direct-TV user. Peoria has three hospitals, and amedical school, and it has a group (don't know the name) that works with disabled children. Peoria is also in the heart of the Illinois Beef and Grain Belt. On the other hand there are many great small towns near Peoria. The entire area is heavily forested. Thee are many state parks that offer hunting, camping and fishing. There is one state park where you can sleep with wolves in complete safetly. There are also many educational experiences that are family orientated from 100 parks, museums, live theater, music, and annual events that are just plain fun. One that comes to mind is the Marigold Festival. It features a medallion hunt. The last winner received a handful of cash and four tickets to Hawaii for 7 Days. You'll find a zoo, botanical garden, upscale shopping, as well as AAA Cardinals baseball, AAA hockey, basketball.

The five counties that make up central Illinois have seven hosptials. One of the top 25 rated hospitals in the US is Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Central Illinois is also in the Canada-Mexico flyway. The most exciting news, though is 14,000 acres where I live is being reclained. When it is completed, it will rival the Everglades.

The little town whete I live has an excellent school systerm and a very good hospital with life-flight services. Within 20 milies in any direction is hunting, fisihing, trapping, camping, biking, hiking, etc.. The point is there are many things to do and see not far from home.

Illinois is a Democratic state.

I'm not sure if i am doing this right but what area do tou live in and what are the name of some small towns near the group that works with disabled children.Thanks

[linicx]

Cenral Illinois is comprised of five counties: Peoria, Tazewell, Mason, Woodford and Fulton. I live in Mason County. In Mason County the local telephone company offers Direct-Tv. And I believe there is a Direct-TV installer at Pekin, but I am not sure. I moved from another state.

Peoria has a medical school that is part of Illinois University. I believe it used to be St. Francis Hospital in Peoria that had the help for disabled children, but that was long ago. I am sure someone in Peoria will know the answer. The cost of housing decreases as you move farther from Peoria. So do services.

Here ae names of the more rural towns. The [H] indicatea a hospital. Eureka[H]. Dunlap, Brimfield, Green Valley, Goodfield, Mason City, Havana[H], Manito, Lewistown. Norris, Secor and Astoria.

Larger towns that are closer to Peora are these: Farmington, Canton[H], PekinH], Morton, Washington, Metamora and Peoria Heights. .

And a few in between.

The population in the towns i listed above range in size from 500 to - 50,000. The distances are between 5 and 50 miles from Peoria. Peoria to Carbondale is about 150 miles, more or less. Peoria to Chicago or St. Louis is about 160 miles to the city limits. Peoria to Chamaign is about 100 miles. In terms of hunting and fishing in relation to drive time, Mason is unique in that it is centrally located to many state parks and a reclaimation area that will rival the Everglades in Florida, but it is fruthest from Peoria.

If you have other questions, please feel free to ask.