Any ideas about good life insurance plans in the Chicago area

I am about 27 years old and need to start some sort of a financial planning. So i was looking for some good life insurance plans and advice. I stay in the Chicago area so help would be greatly appreciated. Also are there any sites through which i can increase knowledge on financial planning since i am a newbie at this whole thing

AXA, Banner, John Hancock, West Coast Life, Genworth are all available in Illinois.