I live in Morton Il. So East Peoria Bass Pro is at my finger tips. I have been working in Chicago for the last several years. As you go farther north, Bolingbrook has an ok amount of crappie stuff, and gurnee even has less. In terms of Illinois an Bass Pro , East Peoria to me is the best fishing store, especially if you are in to pan fish. The farther you go North it seems to be geared toward big trophy fish, and so be it. I just know that after frequenting those 3 stores i mentioned east peoria is the best for me.