Elevate History
This person has been with Elevate the longest
Who is Larry Kotewa?
This Chicago gangster, ruled the city’s underworld during Prohibition.
Who is Al Capone?
This December Holiday features a menorah and eight nights of celebration
What is Hanukkah?
This French landmark, completed in 1889 for a world's fair, was once criticized as an eyesore
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This football championship game, first played in 1967, is now one of the most‑watched TV events in the U.S.
What is the Super Bowl?
The original name for Elevate
What is the Center for Neighborhood Technology?
This Chicago landmark, nicknamed "The Bean," is actually a sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor.
What is Cloud Gate?
This festival, celebrated in late January or early February, marks the Lunar New Year
What is Chinese New Year?
This London clock tower, officially renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, is better known by its nickname
What is Big Ben?
He’s known as “His Airness” and played for the Chicago Bulls.
Who is Michael Jordan?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Name the PLUSH recognition reward at Elevate
What is kudo FISH?
This stretch of Michigan Avenue is famous for shopping and architecture.
What is the Magnificent Mile?
This holiday celebrates seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba.
What is Kwanzaa?
This ancient structure is the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in this sport in 1947
What is baseball?
The first major Elevate program in 2003
What is Energy Smart Pricing plan?
This Chicago building, completed in 1924, was once the largest office building in the world and is still a landmark in the West Loop.
What is the Merchandise Mart?
This celebration, families mark the start of the year with special customs and visits to shrines.
What is Shōgatsu (Japanese New Year)?
This famous monument in India was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
What is the Taj Mahal?
his U.S. athlete is the most decorated in Olympic track and field history, with 11 medals
Who is Allyson Felix?
Elevate's first office building was on this street
What is Western?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Each star on the Chicago flag represents a significant event in the city’s history. Name one of them.
What is the Great Chicago Fire, Fort Dearborn, the World’s Columbian Exposition, or the Century of Progress Exposition?
Celebration of the winter solstice honors the rebirth of the sun and is still observed by modern Wiccans.
What is Yule?
This Peruvian site, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, is often called the “Lost City of the Incas.”
What is Machu Picchu?
This team has won the most WNBA championships
Who are the Minnesota Lynx?