Byron is over 100 miles to the east (and a bit north) of Thomson. Not to nitpick but this *is* my backyard...
I live right up the road in Wisconsin and have Nlaw family all over Illinios.
I was just ball parking - as the bird flies - but I don’t think it’s 100 miles..
Google map directions says 54 miles - let’s call it a split.. either way, it’s pretty close and Bryon is one of those pretty PWC reactors with the attractive (simpson) towers that the muzzies would love to topple..
Doubt they could ever pull it off - but who knows....