Yea! I can't wait until March now. I'll start looking for affordable places to go and things to do.
As for a meeting place, we are right in the middle of downtown. We can secure a guest suite for about $125 a night and it sleeps 4 people, but if people don't mind crashing on the floor, it could sleep more. This is cheaper than a hotel for the most part and can be split up affordably. JJ and I also have room for 4+ people although SiNi has already requested the red couch
I know that a couple people have asked already so jj and I will decide later who will crash here. We have a futon and an air matress. You can PM me if you are interested in the suite or our place.
Ideas are super and fun times are had in Chicago. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.