John Edwards flies into the old Central Illinois Regional Airport Terminal

Senator Edwards decending to the tarmack.

John Edwards didn't disappoint the crowd of over 250 supporters.

Senator Edwards made an effort to shake everyone's hand.

Senator Edwards jumped onto the barriers to reach more people in the crowd.

The two hundred fifty plus crowd waited patiently for Senator Edwards to arrive.

The crowd cheered and waved signs when the Senator's plane arrived.

Security for the fundraising event in Downs was tight.

Even after a long day (and a jog), Senator Edwards still is happy to meet people.