January 17th
Portage, IN ( Considered A Chicago suburb)
This is called the 'Northwest Indiana Comic Book Convention'. It will be held at the Holiday Inn 2323 Willowcreek Rd (I-80 /90 (Indiana Tollroad) EXIT 23- it is right at the Tollroad entrance or I-94 EXIT 19 go south 2 miles). This con will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM. Important note: If you are coming from outside the Chicago suburbs remember Portage is on Chicago /Central time. FREE Admission! For info contact Alan @ (309) 657-1599

January 18th 
Chicago (Gurnee, IL)
This comic con will be held at the Holiday Inn located on 6161 W. Grand Ave. You need to exit Grand Ave west off the Tri-State Across from Gurnee Mills Mall. Con hours are from 10 AM to 3 PM.  For info call Jim Libasci @ (847) 336-9963

January 25th
Peoria, IL
This con is called the 'Peoria Comic Book Convention'. It will be held at the Ramada Inn, which is located on 4400 N Brandywine Dr in Peoria IL. Note: Take the I-74 exit 89- just down the street from the old place. Con hours open to the public are from 10 AM to 4 PM. For info contact Alan @ (309) 657-1599

January 31st
Kansas City (Overland Park, KS)
The January Con will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Overland Park-Corporate Woods located at 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS. Note: Take the I-435 EXIT 81 US 69 South to College Blvd (first EXIT) and go east. This may be a bit hard for out-of-towners to find. So use your online map service for a directions print out! This Con is open to the public from 10AM to 4PM with FREE admission!  For more info contact Alan (309)657-1599 .