Chicago Skyliners take 1st place for 3rd time in eATLAS' 5th Annual Chicago Scavenger Hunt
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CHICAGO - illiNews -- eATLAS, the mobile tourism app known for "Adventures To Go," and 77 Flavors, local influencers and educators, have announced the winners of the 5th Annual Chicago Scavenger Hunt, held June 13–14, 2026.

This year's hunt, themed "Crossroads of Chicago," invited teams to explore the city's architecture, transportation history, neighborhoods, culture, and hidden stories through interactive challenges in the eATLAS app. Presented by 77 Flavors and powered by eATLAS, the event also celebrated 77 Flavors' 5th anniversary and supported its nonprofit mission to use Chicago as a classroom for history, culture, and community storytelling.

The winning teams are:
1st Place: Chicago Skyliners, winning Lyric Opera tickets and Crossroads Scavenger Hunt Champion t-shirts.

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Most Creative: It's Always Something, winning 77 Flavors Gala tickets and a $50 Gino's East gift certificate

Most Creative: Meelos Brothers, winning a $200 Half Shell gift certificate and a $50 Gino's East gift certificate

Best Influencer: Chicago Skyliners, winning a Hilton Palmer House stay with Route 66 package and private tour

Best Team Name: With Xtra Mild Sauce, winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater tickets and Champions of Magic tickets

Honorable Mention for Creative Video: Stinky Onions Brownie, winning two $25 Gotham Bagels gift certificates

"This year's teams brought so much energy, creativity, and Chicago pride to the hunt," said Kelly Kniewel of eATLAS. "Clever team names, standout videos and strong gameplay by all players captured exactly what this event is all about: discovering the city, celebrating local stories, and having fun along the way."

The 5th Annual Chicago Scavenger Hunt continued eATLAS and 77 Flavors' shared focus on interactive exploration, local culture, and community-centered storytelling. Through the eATLAS app, participants completed location-based challenges that encouraged them to discover streets, buildings, and neighborhoods in new ways. Anyone can still play the Crossroads Scavenger Hunt (https://eatlas.vercel.app/link/G1fJgVXOq7nfFqsz7H3I) for fun, with proceeds benefitting 77 Flavors' foundation.

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About eATLAS

eATLAS is a mobile tourism app providing "Adventures To Go" through app-guided tours, scavenger hunts, and Town Square games via smartphone. Each Adventure is built with multiple points of interest and may include audio, video, geocoordinates, maps, photos, and informative text. eATLAS combines mobile technology with local culture to create unforgettable city experiences.

About 77 Flavors of Chicago

77 Flavors of Chicago uses storytelling, tours, and community-centered experiences to foster a deeper appreciation of place and combat historical erasure. Through immersive exploration, 77 Flavors encourages people to see Chicago's buildings, streets, food, music, and neighborhoods as living classrooms.