Kalamazoo bass pro Kevin VanDam headlines an all-star seminar program at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Jan. 24-27.

VanDam will be doing seminars throughout the day on Thursday, Jan. 24 while fellow Bassmaster pro Mike Iaconelli will appear on Saturday of the show.

Walleye expert Gary Parsons of Glidden, Wisc., multi-species expert Jim Lindner and muskie pro Joe Bucher will be presenting seminars on Jan. 25-26.

In addition, the outdoor extravaganza features a wide range of exhibitors, including major tackle manufacturers, boat manufacturers, local fishing tackle retailers, lodges, guides and camps from throughout North America, travel destinations, local fishing clubs, taxidermists, and much more.

The Schaumburg Convention Center is easy to reach. Take I-90 to Route 53 North to East Algonquin Road (Route 62) West to North Thoreau Drive to the Convention Center. (The GPS address is 1551 North Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173).

Admission is $12.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under age five are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sportshows.com. Show hours are Thursday, January 24th, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, January 25th from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, January 26th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, January 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For show details and seminar times, visit www.sportshows.com/chicago.