What Chicago Jobs/Companies to Work for with Finance Degree

I am a rising junior at a non-target in Ohio with plans to move to Chicago post-graduation. I currently have a 4.0 GPA. I have a summer internship lined up this year doing commercial loans for a regional bank headquartered in Indy. I was wondering if anybody could give me any advice on jobs to look for in Chicago. I know the usual suspects like IB analyst and the like. I have put my applications in for 2021 SA to pretty much every single bank in Chicago and have yet to hear anything (kinda discouraging but whatever).

What companies should I look to do internships with? What are jobs in Chicago that would pay >$70k to a fresh graduate? I don't need the 130k analysts would make, I honestly would be very happy making 80k, I am just not sure what jobs and what companies I should be looking at. Blair is currently #1 on my list but they have not reached out since I submitted my application which was months ago.

Any input would be much appreciated

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