I hate to even respond to this post.

I have to ask you why you are posting to a cat health and behavior
group when you are looking for help with a pet skunk?

Skunks have a notorious reputation for their bad smell and for being
carriers of rabies.

However, skunks are also some of the most gentle creatures known to
mankind and most people don't ever get to know that side of the skunk.

A descented skunk makes a wonderful pet.

There are many, many, many websites dealing with exactly the issue you
are looking for answers to... a cat forum for cat health and behavior
is the very least likely place you should be looking at.

There are several groups in Illinois (that even I am entirely aware
of) that deal specifically with the issues you are addressing and can
offer you a whole lot more help than a cat forum can.

Try starting out by typing in the search box, "Illinoise pet skunks"
and you will, just from that, get quite a lot of information.

Thanks and I wish you luck.

Melissa