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Richard’s Answer
Look at your community for opportunities. Specifically "LegoRobotic" competitions, or Science Fair competitions are places where you will meet with folks of similar interests and will potentially have resources for you.
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Mark’s Answer
You can order kits from sites like Maker Shed https://www.makershed.com/
There are also several groups in the Chicago area that provide training and lab type environments to experiment and build. Below are a few relevant links.
https://makersinchicago.org/
https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/tours-and-experiences/makers-united/resources/makerspace-map/
https://makerspaces.make.co/
https://www.firstinspires.org/
https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/
There are also several groups in the Chicago area that provide training and lab type environments to experiment and build. Below are a few relevant links.
https://makersinchicago.org/
https://www.msichicago.org/explore/whats-here/tours-and-experiences/makers-united/resources/makerspace-map/
https://makerspaces.make.co/
https://www.firstinspires.org/
https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/