Neighborhoods
Chicago was staged in this neighborhood
What is Wicker Park?
Named the “the most influential art school in the US” by Columbia University’s National Arts Journalism program
What is The School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
Claiming to be from Chicago, this rapper and self-proclaimed “New Walt Disney” actually grew up in the middle-class Illinois suburb of Oak Lawn
Who is Kanye West?
This is currently the tallest building in Chicago
What is Willis Tower (or Sears Tower)?
Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, she graduated Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She is married to the 44th President of the United State of America and served as First Lady of the United States of America
Who is Michelle Obama?
This is the longest street in Chicago
What is Western Ave?
The largest collection of French impressionists can be found being guarded by lions
What is The Art Institute of Chicago?
Original name, Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, Chance the Wrapper earned 3 Grammy awards for this streaming-only album, the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy
Who is Chance the Rapper?
These structures on Michigan Avenue are made of stone and therefore survived the Chicago Fire of 1871
What is Water Tower?
This coach on the Voice graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 after turning down admission offers from Harvard, Georgetown and Morehouse College, and is married to Chrissy Teigen.
Who is John Legend?
Homes a collection of murals that stretch for 2 miles on 16th street
What is Pilsen?
The name of this mayor was depicted in this controversial painting, wearing lingerie and holding a pencil
Who is Harold Washington?
This band's original name was the Chicago Transit Authority, but was changed after the CTA threatened to sue for unauthorized use
Who is Chicago?
This SAIC building sits at the 'zero, zero" point of Chicago's grid
What is Jones Hall?
This first generation college graduate joined SAIC as Provost in 2010 and became the first woman President of SAIC in 2016
Who is Elissa Tenny?
The University of Chicago and the DuSable Museum are located here
What is Hyde Park?
SAIC was initially founded in 1866 but was known by this name
What is the Chicago Academy of Design?
A 1986 American comedy classic, filmed in Chicago and stars Matthew Broderick
What is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?
These two matching buildings on the Chicago River are often described as "the corncobs"
What are the Marina Towers?
Howard Schultz graduated from Northern Michigan University and after joining this coffee house chain in 1982 as director of operations and marketing went on to become the CEO and Chairman of the Board before stepping down in 2018. This coffee house chain opened their 5 floor Reserve Roastery in Chicago
What is Starbucks?
The Green Mill Lounge in this neighborhood was Al Capone’s favorite speakeasy and also houses the first slam poetry competition that still runs every Sunday night (pre-COVID)
What is Uptown?
The year that the Chicago Academy of Fine Art changed its name to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
What was 1882?
Taking place in Millennium Park annually, this 3 day music festival hosts musicians like The 1975, Ariana Grande, and Bruno Mars bringing in thousands of attendees
What is Lollapalooza?
Name one museum that still exists from the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
What is the Art Institute of Chicago or the Museum of Science and Industry?
This talk show host who broadcasted her show from Chicago for many years opened a Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa in 2007. She has acted in movies including The Color Purple, Beloved, and Selma
Who is Oprah Winfrey?