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100
The current mayor of chicago (be specific)
Who is Richard M. Daley
100
Derrick Rose attended this south side high school.
What is St. Simeon
100
This famous drive, also known as Route 41, runs along Chicago's easternmost edge, from Hollywood Ave. all the way to Hyde Park.
What is Lake Shore Drive
100
President Obama gave his acceptance speech in this Chicago park.
What is Grant Park
100
It is currently the tallest building in Chicago.
What is the Willis Tower.
200
The current CEO of the Chicago Public Schools.
Who is Ron Huberman.
200
This former Cub outfielder was recently elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
What is Andre Dawson.
200
Two of the three major expressways leading to Chicago are named after former presidents. Name these two presidents.
What is Kennedy and Eisenhower.
200
What year did Chicago become incorporated as a city.
What is 1837
200
When Chicagoans refer to the 'L' train, what does the 'L' represent?
What is Elevated
300
Chicago lost the most recent Olympic Bid to this country.
What is Brazil.
300
He coached the Bears to their last Super Bowl victory.
What is Mike Ditka
300
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place on one of Chicago's diagonal streets in this fancy Chicago neighborhood.
What is Lincoln Park
300
The first controlled nuclear reaction took place under the bleachers at what famous local university.
What is the University of Chicago
300
Commonly referred to as "The Bean", this metallic structure in Millenium is officially known by what name?
What is Cloud Gate
400
The politician that was appointed to fill Barack Obama's seat in the U.S. Senate.
Who is Roland Burris.
400
The only university in Chicago to ever win the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
What is Loyola
400
The intersection of these two streets forms "ground zero" for Chicago's address system.
What is State & Madison
400
Chicago's first world's fair, known as the Columbian Expostion, began in this year ( a year later than they planned).
What is 1893
400
This 100th anniversary of this architect's "Plan of Chicago" was celebrated throughout 2009.
Who is Daniel Burnham
500
The most recent Chicago alderman to resign after he was caught taking bribes.
Who is Ike Carrothers
500
He was named the MVP of the 2005 World Series.
Who is Jermaine Dye
500
If you take the bus from Leif Ericson (3600 West) to Harlem Ave. (7200 West), how many miles did you travel.
What is 4.5 miles
500
He was the first non-Native American settler in Chicago.
Who is DuSable.
500
This famous architect, a former resident of Oak Park, is internationally known for his "Prairie Style" of architecure.
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright.