May 19, 2024 - History

Quiz: Chicago nicknames and name changes

Justin Kaufmann

Animated illustration of a Chicago Municipal Device with the three spokes rotating out and being replaced by a question mark, which lights up with sparkles in the shape of stars from the Chicago flag. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

The esteemed Museum of Science and Industry is now called the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, thanks to a huge donation from investor and former Chicagoan Ken Griffin.

Yes, but: That doesn't mean Chicagoans have to call it that.

Based on recent history, we won't.

Today's Kaufmann Quiz is designed to test your street knowledge of name changes, nicknames, colloquialisms and good ol' Chicago slang.

And yes, we still call it Sears.

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