City of Chicago
Where can you find a giant Ferris Wheel?
At Navy Pier
How many gardens are on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden
26 gardens
What designed "Cloud Gate", also known as "The Bean"?
Anish Kapoor
How large is Lake Michigan surface area in kilometers?
58,000 km² !
What does LIT stand for?
Leaders in Training
What are the two Chicago Baseball Teams?
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox
How many members belong to the Chicago Botanic Garden?
50,000 members
Who designed the sculpture Flamingo in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
Alexander Calder
What is the name of the annual four day music festival held at Grant Park at the end of July which includes alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, and electronic music?
Lollapalooza
Can Teenagers be Leaders?
Absolutely! YES!
Where can you see an outdoor summer concert in the center of Chicago?
Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park
How large is the Chicago Botanic Garden?
385 acres (156 ha)
Who designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion?
Frank Gehry
When was the Great Chicago Fire?
1871
How old must you be to participate in the Active English Leaders in Training program in Chicago?
14
What is the name of the museum designed by Santiago Calatrava that is located in nearby Wisconsin?
The Milwaukee Art Museum
What year did the Chicago Botanic Garden open?
1972
Who designed the Crown Fountain?
Jaume Plensa
What is the name of Chicago's largest food festival held every summer?
The Taste of Chicago
Do LITs get to spend time at the wonderful beaches in the Chicago area?
Yes!
By which fountain was the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago's Grant Park inspired?
It was inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles!
How many plants move through the Chicago Botanic Garden plant production facilities annually?
More than 250,000 plants
Who designed the modern wing?
Renzo Piano
What 4 states can you see if you look out from the top of the Willis Tower (Sears Tower) on a clear day?
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan
What universities has Active English Leaders in Training visited in the area?
Northwestern University
Lake Forest College
NB This is not part of the answer:
In the future Active English Leaders in Training will visit University of Loyola and University of Chicago!