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Grasshopper from the family Acrididae and subfamily Oedipodidae (band-winged grasshoppers). This was a good-sized grasshopper. In flight, it would show yellow wings banded in black.
Open field, on and beside the trail.
Located in Buffalo Rock State Park near Ottawa, IL.
LuckyLogan -- Thanks for the suggestion. The Carolina Locust looks similar, but this one appears to have longer antennae. I've changed the photo to one that shows the head better.