Does anybody know of

any shows or expos in illinois or ones that might be coming up, because i cant find one at all.

Chicago has a big show at the end of summer

http://www.narbc.com/htm2006/an_index.htm

i am sure there are other small ones, just try google.

here are a list of events. some might be close to you.
http://www.kingsnake.com/events.html

yeah, the only one i know of is chicago in sept. i think.