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September 6, 2006 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Chicago Packing Round 1. Chicago`s nicknames include all of these except EMPIRE CITY . 2. The tallest building in Chicago is the SEARS TOWER . 3 The historic heart of Chicago is called the LOOP . 4. This famous Chicago department store boasts a 6,000-square-foot Tiffany glass ceiling. MARSHALL FIELD 5. This artist's "American Gothic" is one of many famous works at the Art Institute of Chicago. GRANT WOOD 6. This park that opened in the Loop in 2004 has become one of Chicago's most popular spots. MILLENNIUM PARK Picture: corncob buildings Departure Round 1. "Chicago Dogs" consist of beef wieners on poppy seed buns topped with all these except SAUERKRAUT . 2. In 2005, the City Council made it illegal to do this while driving in Chicagoland. USE HAND-HELD PHONE 3. The opening sequence of this 1980's sitcom features Grant Park's Buckingham Fountain. MARRIED WITH CHILDREN 4. The area known as "Chicagoland" includes all of these suburbs except SCARSDALE . 5. Fan Steve Bartman became famous during a crucial 2003 game played by the Chicago CUBS . Picture: garden setting with fountain and large video screen On Tour 1. A human, not O'Leary's COW , actually started the devastating Chicago fire of 1871. 2. Chicago's two main airports are O'Hare International and MIDWAY . 3. A 100-foot-high Ferris wheel is a prime attraction at NAVY Pier. 4. This stretch of North Michigan Avenue known as "The Magnificent Mile" is known for UPSCALE SHOPS . 5. "Untouchable Gangster Tours" include the site of the Valentine's Day Massacre led by AL CAPONE . 6. Chicago is recognized as the birthplace of all of these except WAL-MART . 7. This area is the best place to view Chicago's historic mansions. GOLD COAST Picture: modern looking house 8. Chicago's famous LINCOLN Park Zoo is always free. 9. The two main daily newspapers are the "Chicago Tribune" and the SUN-TIMES . 10. A four-million gallon tank holding Beluga whales are a highlight at SHEDD Aquarium. 11. Now a museum, JANE ADDAMS Hull House changed the lives of Chicago's poor for decades. 12. The POLISH Museum of America is said to be the oldest ethnic in the U.S. Bonus Question One Award winning architect Frank Gehry designed this state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. JAY PRITZKER CONCERT PAVILLION Bonus Question Two Where on the map of the map Illinois is Chicago found? Area 1 Picture: large glass wall building Slide Show 1. The two "corncob" towers of Marina City are primarily RESIDENTIAL CONDOS . 2. The CROWN Fountain in Millennium Park is two 50-foot towers with displays of Chicagoans. 3. The landmark Robie House is a prime example of the PRAIRIE STYLE of architecture. 4. The interior of this landmark glass building features a 17-story atrium. JOHN R. THOMPSON CENTER Clues for next destination: Bosque Zocalo Capital |