The Kaufmann Quiz: Chicago suburbs
How well do you know Chicago suburbs? Let the quiz begin!
Photo: The Riverwalk, duh.
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What is the nickname of the infamous stretch of 290 that was "fixed" by Gov. George Ryan in 1999?
The Downers Grove Downer
The Batavia Bog
The Manheim Menace
Hillside Strangler
Correct answer: The Hillside Strangler
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Where was Sears' headquarters located?
Hoffman Estates
Northbrook
Oak Park
Olympia Fields
Correct answer: Hoffman Estates
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The Eyes in the Sky festival used to launch hot air balloons in which west suburban town?
Naperville
Lisle
Lombard
Libertyville
Correct answer: Lisle
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What town holds Swedish Days every summer?
Plainfield
Barrington
Geneva
Antioch
Correct answer: Geneva
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What abandoned school did John Hughes use to shoot parts of "The Breakfast Club"?
Robbins High School
Mt. Holyoke High School
New Trier High School
Maine North High School
Correct answer: Maine North High School
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What South Suburban town is the home of Aurelio's Pizza?
Homewood
Park Forest
Alsip
Matteson
Correct answer: Homewood
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What town is the home of Santa's Village?
Aurora
Crystal Lake
East Dundee
Mt. Prospect
Correct answer: East Dundee
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Where do the Cougars play?
Will County
Lake County
McHenry County
Kane County
Correct answer: Kane County
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What town did John and Jim Belushi grow up in?
Arlington Heights
Mundelein
Wheaton
Oak Lawn
Correct answer: Wheaton
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What Chicago-based punk rock band's famous song shouted out "Hey suburbia, Hey suburbia, we're in love with you!"
Survivor
Screeching Weasel
Rocketship Arnold
Fall Out Boy
Correct answer: Screeching Weasel
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I see you've never left the city limits!
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Not bad. I'm guessing you don't have a Metra pass.
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Nice job! You are a true Chicago-area-an.