Wow, I have neighbor shoppers! I'm near Rockford, IL. So, I am about halfway between Chitown and the person that lives in the western area of IL.
I shop from about an hour east to about 45 min west and 30 min north. To the south I have yet to explore. I would guess that for now I have only gone 20 miles south. For now, I need a new car so I don't travel to far. Gasoline, Mileage, tires, you know wear and tear on my car is a thought before I go to far.
However, it has been very slim pickings in this area of late. Even very cheap shops are going fast.
I have been picking up phone shops were possible due to issues here.
By the way, I know in the US if you have SS Disability (or just SS maybe?) you can get help through them with training for a job and they do offer to pay for items needed, tires, etc. whatever. It is called a Ticket to Work Program. That is national here in the US.
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