Depends on your definition of 'close'. Like 'hot', it's sort of a relative thing ;-) The Indiana Hotluck & Fiery Foods Expo will be held again in Madison, IN April 5th (Hotluck) & 6th (Expo). It's only about 4 1/2 hours from Chicago. Close, if you're coming from Los Angeles; not close if you're coming from East Chicago :-) -Jim C Mild to Wild