Well, Chicago is the closest place to me here in Green Bay WI, but it's still a bit of a trip. If you are having difficulty finding a place to stay down there, I would be more than happy to offer my living room to you. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a detour (4-5 hours via vehicle)
Either way, once we are a bit more sure on the dates, I'd love to come down and meet you guys in person