Locations
A recreational place where you can find "The Bean."
Millennium Park
First introduced in 1945, this company allowed many to get around the Chicagoland area. From buses to train routes it is known for being one of the best public transportation systems.
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
How many Wards does Chicago have?
50
Potholes
What direction does the Chicago River flow?
East to West (or West)
Recreational area with lots of activities and known for a Ferris Wheel.
Navy Pier
Implemented in 2019, this service allows people to rent out bikes and scooters for recreational use or transportation. What is this service called?
Divvy
This person represents the people in their respective wards. What is that person called?
Alderman
This term describes a situation where people are unable to afford housing, necessities, etc. What is this called?
Poverty
OTHER THAN deep dish, Chicago also created this style of pizza.
Tavern Style
A famous fountain that is found in the center of Grant park.
Buckingham Fountain
This policy administered on July 1, 2015 helped increase the minimum wage in Chicago going from $10 at the time to increasing by 2.5% every year. What was this policy called?
Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Chicago?
Brandon Johnson or The Mayor
Affordable housing
What do the 4 stars on the Chicago flag represent?
Historical Events (Fort Dearborn, The Great Chicago Fire of 187,. The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, The Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34.)
This building is famous for surviving the Great Chicago Fire, made entirely of limestone, and originally helped pump drinking water from Lake Michigan into early Chicago homes.
Chicago Water Tower
This protest occurred in 1886 advocating for Labor Rights making work days 8 hours. What was this event called?
What is it called when ward boundaries are redrawn?
Redistricting
This term describes areas with limited access to affordable food.
Food Deserts
During the World’s Columbian Exhibition, this dessert was created by the Palmer House Hotel. What was the dessert?
Brownie
This place connects many of the Metra lines such as the UP-N, UP-W, and UP-NW.
Ogilvie Transport Center or OTC
What was done to the buildings and streets of Early Chicago in order to make a functional sewer system?
Raising the streets and buildings
What is the minimum number of votes required in Chicago's city council to override a mayoral veto?
34 votes or 2/3 majority
What is it called when issues arise in a community due to an allocation of resources such as wealth are concentrated within certain areas, causing them to be underdeveloped?
Systemic inequalities or issues (any kind of system issue)
Chicago's street numbering system (e.g. 550 W Washington St.) starts at this intersection.
State and Madison