I'm a 30yo guy on the north side of Chicago who recently discovered the joy of stunt kiting. My dad just got me a Tornado delta dual-string from Into the Wind, looks like it's made by Go Fly a Kite, designed by Randy Tom. Haven't gotten a chance to go fly it yet, but I can. not. wait.
I would love to get together with some other flyers, but I don't have a car. I'm close enough to the lakefront that I plan on just walking over and finding a nice big field. It's a shame the only festival near me is the Kids and Kites festival on Montrose Beach. Don't have kids, don't care for them.

No, seriously, are there other casual flys in Chicago? Or anyone near the city that wants to fly with a quick-learning, already-have-the-basics beginner?
Thanks for the site, and I can't wait to meet some of you and get flyin'!