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 Batavia Bog
Hillside Strangler
The Downers Grove Downer
The Manheim Menace
Correct answer: The Hillside Strangler
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Where was Sears' headquarters located?
Northbrook
Olympia Fields
Hoffman Estates
Oak Park
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?
Lisle
Naperville
Libertyville
Lombard
Correct answer: Lisle
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What town holds Swedish Days every summer?
Plainfield
Antioch
Barrington
Geneva
Correct answer: Geneva
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What abandoned school did John Hughes use to shoot parts of "The Breakfast Club"?
Mt. Holyoke High School
Maine North High School
New Trier High School
Robbins 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
Matteson
Homewood
Correct answer: Homewood
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What town is the home of Santa's Village?
East Dundee
Mt. Prospect
Aurora
Crystal Lake
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?
Mundelein
Oak Lawn
Arlington Heights
Wheaton
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
Fall Out Boy
Screeching Weasel
Survivor
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.