DSM, FWIW, knowing the area, (though I have been gone for a long time......😀
I totally agree with you. There is literally nothing except for cornfields (and Allerton, which would be another "area of interest" if I were LE) for 50-60 miles south, until you hit Decatur. Poor BC's lawyers have to make that drive to visit him,....,poor things......sarcasm font needed.
Once you leave Decatur, it is another 45 minutes of nothing except cornfields until you get to Springfield.
For those unfamiliar with the area, the route south (it is really southwest, if you are on the interstate.....not familiar with the country roads he probably used) from Champaign is (or was, anyway) MUCH less travelled than Nortbound to Chicago, or due East or West. I think it unlikely that he even went as far south as Decatur, as he demonstrably is a lazy , content to play video games and indulge his sick fantasy while someone else supported him.
CU is (or was, prior to this incident) such a pleasant little hamlet where you could be comfortable sending your child away, UIUC is a great school, and CU has a big city feel with few of the undesireable aspects of city life. BC's (alleged) actions really put us on the map throughout the world, and not in good way. Far worse is that he (allegedly) destroyed the lives of several families (including his own) and hurt many others just so that he could get his rocks off. It is sickening.
Rant over.