ER in Chicago?

Seems like besides blair theres almost nowhere for SS ER? Wondering what might make sense for a current NYC analyst who wants to move to Chicago

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I think there a few small boutiques. Also, Dimeneo Schneider has Ss Er there iirc

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Morningstar is out of Chicago

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