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Satellite for internet isn't all that great. About 10 years ago, I tested a commercial (not consumer) grade of this service at my home over the course of a few years. It was OK but not without shortcomings. Rain- and snow-related blockages, time delay for signals traveling to/from the geostationary satellite requires special processing to overcome the handshaking that's in the TCP/IP and application-layer protocols, which may or may not work all that well. Let's just say I was glad to get back to cable internet...well, except for the part about having to start paying for internet service.

I just googled "illinois wireless internet service provider" and a number of different companies offering service popped up. Perhaps there's a company or companies that offer wireless internet service in your area. Best wishes on getting reasonably good service.
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