I don't know where in Central Illinois you are, but there is an excellent Bike Shop in Mascoutah, IL (down around the St. Louis end of the state that you may want to check out. It's called "Midwest Recumbent Bicycles" and here's a link to its
website.
Yes, 'bents have their disadvantages, but I think that for the type of riding I do (touring, Social and Recreational, 60 - 100 mile group rides) the benefits far outweigh the downsides. I think you can tell that from my signature.
M58