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?
Correct answer: The Hillside Strangler
Hillside Strangler
The Manheim Menace
The Downers Grove Downer
The Batavia Bog
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Where was Sears' headquarters located?
Correct answer: Hoffman Estates
Northbrook
Olympia Fields
Hoffman Estates
Oak Park
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The Eyes in the Sky festival used to launch hot air balloons in which west suburban town?
Correct answer: Lisle
Libertyville
Naperville
Lisle
Lombard
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What town holds Swedish Days every summer?
Correct answer: Geneva
Antioch
Plainfield
Geneva
Barrington
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What abandoned school did John Hughes use to shoot parts of "The Breakfast Club"?
Correct answer: Maine North High School
New Trier High School
Maine North High School
Robbins High School
Mt. Holyoke High School
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What South Suburban town is the home of Aurelio's Pizza?
Correct answer: Homewood
Park Forest
Matteson
Alsip
Homewood
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What town is the home of Santa's Village?
Correct answer: East Dundee
East Dundee
Mt. Prospect
Aurora
Crystal Lake
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Where do the Cougars play?
Correct answer: Kane County
Will County
Lake County
McHenry County
Kane County
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What town did John and Jim Belushi grow up in?
Correct answer: Wheaton
Mundelein
Oak Lawn
Wheaton
Arlington Heights
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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!"
Correct answer: Screeching Weasel
Rocketship Arnold
Fall Out Boy
Screeching Weasel
Survivor
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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.