Trivia Tuesday: The North Side Skipper

     Baseball is back, and so is trivia. But first off, the answer to the previous question. The year 2014 saw a minimum of 4 different festivals celebrating Bacon, including the Bacon Chase 5k/.05k, the Bacon, Sports and Beer Celebration, Baconfest, and The Great American Bacon Festival. Now, on to our next question: The Cubs and Sox both start their Spring Training games this week. In that spirit, here's the question:

Who is the new Manager of the Cubs?

 

     Seriously, that's it. No tricks here. But be warned, an easy question this week just might mean a harder question next week...

 

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Trivia Tuesday: A Salute to Bacon

     Even though we're in the middle of covering the largest Auto Show in North America, we still have to do trivia, don't we? That being said, here we go. The answer to last week's question is this: At the Inauguration Ceremony, the National Anthem was belted out by none other than Jim Cornelison. And now, on to this week's question:

At the minimum, how many different festivals were held in the city last year celebrating Bacon?

 

     We'll be back next week with the answer and more trivia, and stay tuned all this week for more coverage from the Auto Show.

Trivia Tuesday: The Inaugural Anthem

     We're back! And there's more trivia to boot! First off, the answer to the previous question: After thumping the Packers at Soldier Field on December 7, 1980(after using a full-on blitz on Green Bay's backup QB) Dan Hampton said that the loss "couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of pricks". Charming. And now, on to this week's question:

Last month, the new Governor and other constitutional officers of Illinois were inaugurated. Who sang the National Anthem at the Ceremony?

 

     As always, I'll be back next week with the answer, as well as more trivia.

Trivia Thursday: Analysis of a Chi-Town Beatdown

     Okay folks, first off, here's the answer to last week's question: When the old Board of Trade building was torn down in 1929, the two statues that adorned the entrance were saved from the wrecking ball and made their way to the Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove.  One of the trustees of the Board of Trade had an estate there in 1929, so that's how the statues got over there.  Since then, the Industry and Agriculture statues have been brought back to the plaza outside the current Board of Trade.  And now, this week's question:

 

After the Bears completely destroyed the Packers at home by a score of 61-7, what did Dan Hampton say about the result?

 

     As always, we'll be back next week with the answer and more trivia.

Trivia Tuesday: Where did the Statues go?

     We're back for more trivia.  First off, last week's answer: the first person to slide down a pole in a fire station was George Reid, member of Chicago's Engine Company #21 all the way back in 1878.  This inspired a trend, and the fire pole was born.  Now, on to this week's question.  The current Board of Trade building(the one with the figure inspired by Madeline LaSalle on top) was built in 1930.  Before that, the Board operated out of a magnificent 1885 building.  When that building was demolished, two of the statues were removed to another location.  This here, is the question:

 

Where did the two statues wind up?

 

     We'll be back next week with the answer, as well as another question.

Trivia Wednesday: Fire Poles

     Happy New Year! Welcome back to another year of both Chicago 365 and Trivia. As you may have seen in the previous entry, 2015 will be yet another year of learning new tidbits of Chicago-related knowledge, and sometimes testing your memory thereof.  With that being said, here is the answer to the previous trivia question.  When the Great Chicago Fire Festival failed to fire up, here's what happened. The flames were controlled by an electric ignition switch. The switches got wet, so the ignition system didn't work, which is why the big show of the Festival never got off the ground. And now for the next question:

What is the name of the first person to slide down a pole in a fire station, thus inspiring the concept of the fire pole?

     I'll be back next week with the answer and another question.

Trivia Thursday: The Fire That Wasn't

     Okay folks, we're back with more trivia.  First off, here's the answer to last week's question:  The deadliest aviation accident on American soil was the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 on May 25, 1979.  Now as for our bonus questions, here are those answers:  The plane flew out of O'Hare International Airport, and it was piloted by Walter Lux.  Now, on to the next question:

Back on October 4, The Great Chicago Fire Festival was supposed to be a triumphant celebration of the city's rebirth from the Great Fire of 1871, except things didn't exactly go as planned.  What went wrong?

     We'll be back next week with the answer and another question.

Trivia Tuesday: The Deadliest Accident

     Okay folks, we're back for more trivia.  But first, here's the answer to last week's question. The Chicago Sports Museum has any number of items on display, and I asked you to name 3 of them.  You could have said any of the following:

The home plate from Kerry Wood's final game before retiring(signed by Woody himself, of course)

The blasted smithereens of what used to be a baseball(that fell by a certain seat) used in a certain baseball game on October 14, 2003

Several pieces of memorabilia from the actor James Denton(who used to bus tables at the establishment when he was a struggling young actor)

Richard Dent's 1985 Super Bowl trophy

The bat used to make the final out of the 2005 World Series

Several old newspaper clippings reporting on classic moments in Chicago Sports History

     And now, on to this week's question:

The deadliest aviation accident on American soil happened right here in Chicago.  What date did it happen on?  For bonus points, what airport did the plane fly out of?  For extra bonus points, what was the name of the pilot of the plane?

     Best of luck, and we'll be back next week with the answer and more trivia.

Trivia Tuesday: Chicago's Sporting Past.

     Readers, it is time for more trivia.  YAY!  But first, here's the answer to last week's question: Chicago's very first Planetarium was the Atwood Sphere, which opened up in the Chicago Academy of Sciences on October 27, 1913(17 years before the Adler Planetarium).  And now, for this week's question:

The Chicago Sports Museum inside the Navy Pier location of Harry Caray's has many items from Chicago's sporting past.  Name 3 of them on display.

     Thanks for playing, and we'll be back next week with the answer and more trivia.  Cheers!

Trivia Friday: Planetariums

     Okay folks, here we are with another bit of trivia.  But first, the answer to the last question.  The Killer Cop in question(Two-Gun Pete) was named Sylvester Washington.  And as for the bonus question, the famed music producer in question was none other than the one and only Quincy Jones.  Now, onto the next question.  This time, there's no bonuses, no two-parters, just one question for all the marbles:

What was the first Planetarium in Chicago?

    

     We'll be back next time with the answer, as well as another question.

Trivia Wednesday: A Killer Cop

     Okay folks, time for more trivia.  The answer to the previous question is this. In 1929, the Chicago Defender started the Bud Biliken Parade, a celebration of summer that still goes on to this day.  And now, for this week's question:

Which notorious Chicago cop was known as "Two-Gun Pete"?  (And for bonus points, which legendary music producer dreamed of one day making Pete pay for his sins?)

   We'll be back next week with the answer, as well as another question.

Trivia Tuesday: The Innovative Defender

     We're back!  After a few more days off than I was intending, let's start right back up with the trivia!  Here's the answer from 2 weeks ago:  The deserted CTA Station in question is the Mannheim/22nd station, on the far reaches of what today would be the Blue Line.  Except it never was part of the Blue Line, as it was abandoned in 1951.  And now, this week's question:

Which enduring part of Chicago was started by writers for the Chicago Defender in the 1920s?

 We'll be back next week with the answer and another question.

Trivia Tuesday: Deserted Stations

     Okay guys, welcome back.  First off, last week's answer.  A commuter who wanted to go from Zion to Ogilvie for a whole year on Car 553 would need to pony up $3,378.  That's $2,478 for 12 Metra monthly tickets at $206.50 each, plus $900 for the annual fee to join Car 553.  And now, this week's question(and no math this time, I promise):

Which CTA station grew so deserted by the end of its run that it looked like a dilapidated shed?

  We'll be back next week with the answer, as well as another question.

Trivia Tuesday: Train Math

     Welcome to another round of trivia.  First off, last week's answer. In 1881, the 200 people who almost died near Moingona, Iowa owe their lives to a 16 year old Irish immigrant by the name of Kate Shelley, who was able to warn the oncoming train of a washed out bridge.  And as for what this has to do with Chicago, the timetables for the Union Pacific West line are colored "Kate Shelley Rose". Why UP West?  Because that line is the distant descendant of the line that had its train saved by Shelley.  And now, this week's question: 

How much would it cost for a commuter who lives in Zion and comes into Ogilvie to have a yearly membership in Car 553?  (you can find Metra fares here)

     We'll be back next week with the answer, as well as another question.  

Trivia Tuesday: A Heroic Teenager

     It's Tuesday.  You know what that means, time for more trivia.  First, last week's answer: The park to which I am referring to is Chopin Park, located in the Portage Park community on the city's northwest side.  And now, this week's question:

On July 6, 1881, 200 people almost died in a train crash near Moingona, Iowa.  Who was responsible for their salvation? (and what in the world does this have to do with Chicago?)

     As always, make sure to check back next week for the answer, as well as the next question.  Happy sleuthing!

Trivia Tuesday: Classical Influences

     Okay everybody, it's time for more trivia.  But first, the answer to last week's question: Who was ultimately fingered for the Tylenol killings?  While the FBI took hard looks at several suspects, such as James Lewis, Roger Arnold, and even the Unabomber himself, nobody has actually ever been convicted of the crimes. Okay, now that that's done, here is the question for this week:

There is a park in the city(that I have mentioned on here) that is named after a classical composer.  Which composer does it honor, and where is it?

     We'll be back next week with the answer, and another question.  Cheers!

Trivia Tuesday: The Tylenol Killer

     Okay guys, here's another round of trivia.  First last week's question:  There were several buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire, but the 3 I've mentioned in this blog are St. Michael's Church, the Water Tower, and the Pumping Station.  And now, for this week's question:

In 1982, the city was gripped in fear over the lacing of several bottles of Tylenol with cyanide.  Eventually the killings stopped.  Who was ultimately found guilty of the crimes?

     We'll be back next week with the answer, and the next question.  And keep an eye open on Thursday, for a special edition of Trivia.

Trivia Wednesday: Sturdy Construction

     You know what time it is:  Trivia Time!  First, last week's answer:  The boy murdered by Leopold and Loeb was named Bobby Franks.  And now, this week's question:

As destructive as it was, several buildings survived the Great Chicago Fire.  I've mentioned several of them in passing.  Name one of them.

 

     Obviously, multiple answers will be accepted.  Check back next week for the answer and another question!

Trivia Tuesday: The (Almost) Perfect Crime

     Hello folks, and welcome to another round of trivia.  First off, last week's answer: The name of the Staff Member who escorted Steve Bartman out of Wrigley on that infamous night was Erika Amundsen.  And now, this week's question:

Leopold and Loeb committed one of the most infamous murders in Chicago history on May 21, 1924.  What was the name of their victim?

     We'll be back next week with the answer and the next question.  Happy sleuthing!

Trivia Wednesday: Bartman's Protector

     For this week's edition of Trivia, we're going back into one of the most infamous moments in Chicago Baseball History.  But first, here's last week's answer.  The "Japanese Schindler" was really a Japanese diplomat by the name of Chiune Sugihara.  And now for this week.  You know the name Steve Bartman.  You know the story of the seat he occupied on that infamous night. You even know that famed Tribune reporter John Kass wound up sitting very close to Bartman that night.  But do you know this?

What was the name of the Staff Member who personally escorted Steve Bartman out of Wrigley Field on October 14, 2003?

     We'll be back next week with the answer, as well as the next question.