There are tons of us in the Indiana region. Fort Wayne and Indy especially. I'm glad to know someone out there enjoys NA Rotaries. If I knew that I'd have been able to afford an Rx8 when I started my 12A build, I would have went with a bridgeport instead of turbocharging it. Oh well. I know what you meant, though.
What part of Illinois do you live in? I've been to Illinois several times (Chicago area). Always take something other than rotary, though, and its always for some obscure band. Its been a couple years since I've been there, though. Next time I go, it'll be in the 8 for sure.