1,000 Things We Love About Chicago: The Game Show
We have learned a lot about this city over the last 1,000 episodes, but what about you? We’ve invited two listeners — in fact, City Cast Chicago members — to test their knowledge as host Jacoby Cochran leads a game show-style quiz inspired by our list of 1,000 things we love about Chicago. Follow along and take the quiz yourself.
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