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 Manheim Menace
Hillside Strangler
The Batavia Bog
The Downers Grove Downer
Correct answer: The Hillside Strangler
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Where was Sears' headquarters located?
Oak Park
Hoffman Estates
Northbrook
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?
Libertyville
Lisle
Lombard
Naperville
Correct answer: Lisle
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What town holds Swedish Days every summer?
Plainfield
Antioch
Geneva
Barrington
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
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?
Wheaton
Arlington Heights
Oak Lawn
Mundelein
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!"
Fall Out Boy
Rocketship Arnold
Survivor
Screeching Weasel
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.