General Facts
Which state is Chicago located in?
Illinois
How many people live in the general suburban metropolitan area of Chicago?
8.8 million (eight point eight million)
This shiny sculpture in Chicago is very famous. What is it officially called?
Cloud Gate
A common dessert in Chicago
cinnamon rolls
Famous rapper married to Kim Kardashian.
Kanye West
Which county is Chicago located in?
Cook County
Which Great Lake is near Chicago?
Lake Michigan
The name of the tallest skyscraper in Chicago which has a skydeck with nice views.
Willis Tower
This is a meal you eat in a roll of bread, with lots of vegetables, onions, peppers, and mustard or ketchup.
Chicago style hotdogs
Famous comedian and actor from Chicago. Has been in movies like Dead Poets' Society, Jumanji, and Mrs. Doubtfire.
Robin Williams
What is the population of the city of Chicago?
2.8 million (two point eight million OR two million eight hundred thousand)
Name at least two of the areas outside of Chicago but included in "Chicagoland"
Naperville, Joliet, Kenosha
What is the nickname of the most famous sculpture in Chicago?
The Bean
This is a type of sandwich made with beef and brought by a particular immigrant community to Chicago.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Former presidential candidate and politician
Hillary Clinton
Chicago is the ______ _______ city in the United States.
third largest
Which three states does "Chicagoland" extend into?
Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana
This is the name of the stadium where the Chicago baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, play.
Wrigley Field
This is the most famous dish made in Chicago. It is made with lots of tomato sauce and cheese.
Deep dish pizza
Former first lady from the Southside of Chicago who was married to Barack
Michelle Obama
What is Chicago's nickname, and why?
The Windy City, because the weather is very windy and cold there!
Name at least two of the universities located in the "Chicagoland" area.
Depaul University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University
What do they do to the Chicago River during St. Patrick's Day?
They dye it green.
This is a type of food that was heavily influenced by Chicago's African American community.
Chicago barbecue (particularly ribs).
The creator of the company that is famous for its animated movies about princes and princesses.
Walt Disney