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Chicago hosts this massive annual four-day music festival held in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. 

What is Lollapalooza?

100

This pop star’s massive, career-defining global concert run was officially titled "The Eras Tour."

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

This yellow, banana-loving group of small cartoon creatures serves as the chaotic sidekicks to Gru in the Despicable Me movies.

What are the Minions?

100

This European team lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1–0 in extra time.

Who is Spain?

100

These people are the lead interns for this year!

Who is Allan Luo, Julian Castaneda, Lily Perez, and Ellie Traan

200

Every St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union dyes this body of water green using a secret vegetable-based powder.

What is the Chicago river?

200

Born in Hawaii, this singer-songwriter formed the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak and released hits like "Leave the Door Open."

Who is Bruno Mars?

200

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, this iconic Broadway musical finally made its long-awaited jump to the big screen in a major two-part film adaptation.

What is Wicked?

200

The 2026 tournament made history as the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and be co-hosted by these nations. 

What are the United States, Mexico, and Canada?

200

This lead intern loves photography and cats.

Who is Lily?

300

This high-stress, critically acclaimed TV drama starring Jeremy Allen White follows a young fine-dining chef who returns to run his family’s Italian beef shop in Chicago.

What is The Bear?

300

Charli xcx took over social media and launched a viral cultural phenomenon named after the lime-green cover of this smash album.

What is BRAT?

300

I have strong opinions on V & Jungkook -- I'm a member of this, the official name for BTS Fandom

What is Army?

300

This well-known soccer player captured the adidas Golden Boot as the top goal-scorer of the 2026 World Cup. 

Who is Kylian Mbappé?

300

This lead intern has a background in medicine/healthcare.

Who is Allan?

400

Located on Michigan Avenue, this 1869 limestone structure is famous for being one of the only public buildings to survive the direct path of the catastrophic Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

What is the Chicago Water Tower?

400

This BLACKPINK member teamed up with Bruno Mars for the viral hit single "APT.", which was directly inspired by a popular Korean drinking game.

Who is ROSÉ?

400

Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, this 2025 period supernatural horror film set in 1930s Mississippi generated massive buzz over its southern vampire story.

What is Sinners?

400

These 5 major artists performed at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. 

Who is Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Burna Boy?

400

This lead intern played varsity golf all 4 years of high school. 

Who is Ellie?

500

A classic Chicago-style hot dog is famously "dragged through the garden" and features a very strict list of seven specific toppings served on a poppy seed bun. Name the seven required toppings.

Yellow mustard, neon-green relish, chopped white onions, tomato wedges, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers, and celery salt

500

Her hit track "Choosin' Texas" spent 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for the longest-running solo female No. 1.

Who is Ella Langley?

500

Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie shot to international stardom as rival hockey players Shane and Ilya in the hit HBO Max adaptation of this bestselling Rachel Reid novel.

What is Heated Rivalry?

500

Spain's dramatic winning goal in the 106th minute of the 2026 World Cup final was scored by this substitute player.

Who is Ferran Torres?

500

These lead interns are from Chicago. (suburbs do not count!)

Who is Ellie and Julian?