After getting repeated offers in the mail, and reading about the Chase savings/checking bonus on this site, Bogleheads, and
Dr. of Credit, I finally signed up back in Jan.
Had to go into the branch to open the account, which took maybe 1 hr in total. Needed $25 to open the checking account, and a $15k check to deposit into the savings account (no electronic account linking for the $15k savings deposit).
Set up the direct deposit w/ my employer for the checking bonus, and the $300 bonus posted really quickly after it finally took effect with my employer. Savings bonus should post soon.
After 90 days and the savings bonus posts, I'll keep $300 in savings and $1500 in checking to avoid fees until 6 months are up.
Good luck if you decide to proceed!