The Chicago kickoff at IIT is normally very well organized. As per last year's agenda (
http://www.ilfrc.org/index.php?optio...13&It emid=17) plan on being at IIT from at least 8:30-10:30
In the past, kit pickup has been very crowded, so if you are in a rush to leave, it may be a good idea to sit near the kit pick up location (last year the back left of the theater would have been the best location)