Analyst Help

Does anyone have (or are) any good contacts/resources for hedge funds in Chicago? I know this may be totally inappropriate, but after a 1.5 year stint in S&T, I want to move to a fund there even if it's in an entry level position. I wouldn't be soliciting jobs, just want to talk to a few people to pick their brains and see what some ways in would be. I'm in NYC now, btw. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Would prefer to PM me. Thanks.