Chicago History
What devastating event happened in 1871 in Chicago?
The Great Chicago Fire
Name of Chicago-style pizza?
Deep-dish pizza
The name of the arena where Blackhawks play their home games?
United Center
What nickname is commonly used for Chicago?
The Windy City
What year did Abbott acquire Alere (aka ARDx)?
2017
What event brought millions to Chicago in 1893?
The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 (Chicago's World Fair)
What are Chicagoans NOT supposed to put on their hotdog?
Ketchup
When was the last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series?
2016
What is the name of the giant reflective sculpture in Millennium Park?
The Bean
When did Abbott move into the Willis Tower?
2023
What amusement park attraction was first invented for Chicago's World Fair?
What Greek food, born in Chicago, is served flaming tableside while the servers cry "OPA!"?
Saganaki
When was the last time the Chicago Bears won a Superbowl?
1986
What is the downtown business neighborhood called?
The Loop
How many floors does Abbott have in the Willis Tower?
2
What notorious gangster ruled Chicago in the 1920s?
Al Capone
What two flavors make up Garrett's Chicago popcorn mix?
Cheddar cheese and caramel
What were the Chicago White Sox originally named?
Chicago White Stockings
What river famously flows backward due to engineering?
Chicago River
Before moving its headquarters to Abbott Park in 1925, where did Abbott first start?
Ravenswood, Chicago
How many neighborhoods/districts make up Chicago?
77
At what Chicago event was the brownie created?
Chicago World's Fair at the Palmer House Hotel
What team did Michael Jordan play with in 1994?
Birmingham Barons, minor leage baseball team for Chicago White Sox
How many stars are on the iconic Chicago flag?
4
What year did Abbott adopt the Abbott "A" logo that remains the cornerstone of our visual identity to this day?
1959