Well that went more smoothly than expected xD. Anyway, I have to drive downtown anyway to see my cousin soonish anyway to return a public transit card I accidentally pocketed. Oh and psst... Accept my friend request >:3

Hey, s'all good. I have friends in the city too! My cousin works as a social worker and has a condo near lakeshore drive. I've got a few other friends downtown I haven't visited yet, but I'm not that far away then - just 45 minutes. We could hang out sometime and grab coffee or food if you're up for it. I've been living the life of an introvert myself too, haha

I've been to Katsucon several times, Anime USA several times, Otakon 2015. My schedule is getting busy in the next several weeks. My buddy and I are planning on covering several cons as press & panelists: AniMore 2016 (I think this is their first time) January 22-24, 2016 Katsucon 2016 2016 February 13-15, 2016 Star City Anime 2016 (Same company that hosts Animore) February 5-7, 2016 We may also do Magfest, which is more game oriented. Later on Anime Mid-Atlantic 16 2016 June 17-19, 2016 Otakon and AUSA again. Since you mentioned cosplay... We did an interview with a Cosplay Maker Space that got kickstarter backing. They have a building where they can share tools, supplies and expertise. studiocosplay.org Be careful to make sure you go to the org. the other urls end up at adult sites,(NSFW). They have a great model for a collaborative environment. Good spot for like minded friends.

Not too much. I don't see too many other Illinois residents on here, which is strange since A-Cen is huuuge. You from nearby? I'm living in Willowbrook but I hang around Naperville a lot ^^

Hello Orangez! Have you been to ACEN or Anime Midwest in the past? I am curious how they compare to other cons.