Larry, I live in Champaign County, about ten miles from the city of Champaign.  The "pond" is located in our subdivision.  I’ve lived here for 31 years after retiring from the U. S. Air Force.

There are a few other places to fish around here but require from 1 hour to 2 hours travel to get to them.  One place that I go to has bluegill in the 10" to 11" range but it’s nearly a two hour drive to get to it.  I will go there again this year more frequently since gas prices have lowered.  There’s no more fun than catching a couple of dozen big bluegill on a fly rod.  Good luck.

Tight lines

Jim