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Chicago
100

This controversial federal agency, whose presence has been visible in Chicago, would receive a significant share of the immigration enforcement funding included in a House Republican reconciliation package.

What is ICE?

100

Indiana regulators took action against this franchise brand after alleging it failed to comply with state franchise laws, leading the state to bar it from selling franchises and void existing agreements.

What is I Heart Mac & Cheese?

100

This weather pattern, officially declared by meteorologists last week, is associated with warmer-than-average temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.

What is El Niño?

100

Phil Mickelson is a legend in this sport and was recently in the news over allegations tied to a private California club.

What is golf?

100

This planned gathering prompted Chicago officials to consider parking restrictions and ramp closures near Foster Beach.

What is a teen takeover?

200

This company made headlines by completing one of the largest IPOs in history, further cementing its role in the commercial space industry.

What is SpaceX?

200

The stadium-inspired design of a new flagship location in California is generating buzz for this fast-growing restaurant brand.

What is Raising Cane's?

200

This is the number of days a Sherpa guide survived after going missing on Mount Everest before being found alive.

What is six days?

200

David Hockney, one of Britain’s greatest contemporary painters, died on June 11. These California backyard features appeared in many of his most famous paintings.

What are swimming pools?

200

After years of debate over Arlington Heights and Soldier Field, the Bears may move forward with plans for a stadium in this city.

What is Hammond, Indiana?

300

For the first time in history, a professional UFC event was held at this iconic location as part of celebrations for President Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary.

What is the White House?

300

After years as a recognizable name in casual dining, this former All Points client recently announced the closure of all its corporate-owned restaurants.

What is On The Border?

300

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will ban children under this age from using major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

What is 16?

300

Broadcast journalist Scott Pelley, who was recently fired, is best known for his work on this long-running CBS news program.

What is 60 Minutes?

300

One of several new Illinois laws taking effect July 1 changes driver's license renewal requirements for residents once they reach this age.

What is 79?

400

A plane carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff in this Midwestern state, killing all 12 people on board.

What is Missouri?

400

This iconic American pizza brand made headlines when its assets were sold in a deal worth more than $2 billion, resulting in the company being split into two separate entities.

What is Pizza Hut?

400

This critical global shipping route, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil shipments, is expected to reopen as part of the newly extended U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.

What is the Strait of Hormuz?

400

This was widely blamed for the thousands of empty seats seen at several FIFA Club World Cup matches.

What are high ticket prices?

400

Chicago officials and community leaders condemned an incident in Grant Park after this symbol was reportedly set on fire.

What is a wooden cross?

500

This former Trump adviser agreed to plead guilty in a case involving the unauthorized retention of sensitive national security information.

Who is John Bolton?

500

A recent dispute involving this toy brand’s collectibles and franchise Bricks + Minifigs sparked a viral controversy and highlighted how franchise litigation can affect an entire system.

What is LEGO?

500

A 21-year-old woman in Brazil died during a rope-jumping event after instructors made this critical safety mistake.

What is failing to attach her safety rope?

500

Knicks fans celebrated this weekend as the team ended the championship drought that had lasted this many years.

What is 53 years?

500

The Chicago Bulls hired this former NBA player and assistant coach as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan.

Who is Tiago Splitter?