I said this on another thread, I think, earlier, but, we are still in the 'Chase' phase. I saw a 2 1/2 year old buck, chasing a doe, this morning, on my way to work. The are pursuing does, now, but no breeding is getting done, IMO. I feel like everything is telling me that the peak of the rut is going to be around the 6-10 of November, for us. I actually like the week going into that, just as well as the actual peak of the breeding. I think your timing is good. I would try both a pre-estrous, and a peak "doe in heat" estrous scent, (interchangably) and would expect good results with either. Use a doe bleat, periodically, while on the stand. Bucks are seeking hot does, and will come in, grunting, when they think there getting close to one.
I'm sure the harvest is late, there, also. So, expect that there will still be a lot of corn in the field. At least, more than there would be usually, by this time. If you find that the corn has already been picked where you are hunting, consider yourself very lucky!
Also, if you're in the East-Central part of the County, try to go for dinner at Ripp's Tavern, in Ladd, IL, for some fried chicken. It's awesome, and the bar ain't bad either. Nice place, with casual dining. Good place to throw a few back, and eat until your gut hurts.
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