In a Fair Seasons hotel with an attached conference center a convenient 20 minute drive from two airports and near the edge of downtown Chicago, one of the many perennial esper meetup events is taking place.
The rides to and from are paid for. A hotel room is provided if needed. Staff from half a dozen agencies are on site. There are little cheeses and meats and fancy crackers, and fancy decor, and breakout rooms, and quiet classical music is playing.