Networking for young professionals in Chicago?

Anybody have any ideas on what the best activities, clubs, things to get involved with, etc,. that could lead to solid networking opportunities? I'm going to work at a bank in Chicago next year, and I'm going to know a ton of people from school, but I'd like to branch out a little bit. I'm not going to be an IB analyst (at least not for the first year), so I won't be working crazy hours and should have time.

It's a bit early to be thinking about but it came across my mind today.

Thanks.

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