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
Hillside Strangler
The Manheim Menace
Correct answer: The Hillside Strangler
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Where was Sears' headquarters located?
Oak Park
Olympia Fields
Northbrook
Hoffman Estates
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
Lombard
Libertyville
Lisle
Correct answer: Lisle
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What town holds Swedish Days every summer?
Barrington
Antioch
Geneva
Plainfield
Correct answer: Geneva
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What abandoned school did John Hughes use to shoot parts of "The Breakfast Club"?
Maine North High School
New Trier High School
Robbins High School
Mt. Holyoke High School
Correct answer: Maine North High School
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What South Suburban town is the home of Aurelio's Pizza?
Alsip
Park Forest
Homewood
Matteson
Correct answer: Homewood
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What town is the home of Santa's Village?
East Dundee
Crystal Lake
Aurora
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
Wheaton
Mundelein
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!"
Rocketship Arnold
Screeching Weasel
Survivor
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.